Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - BANK

Job OverviewThis post is for BANK sessions only. Available sessions will vary.An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to join the Bank in BCUHB East speech and language therapy. Our Bank arrangements enable us to manage temporary changes in our team to maintain high quality clinical care for our patients. It provides SLTs with opportunities to work in different clinical areas and sites in our region, and work as part of our supportive and experienced team in a flexible and adaptable way.Main duties of the jobSLTs joining our Band 7 Bank will be able to shape their work with us, according to clinical specialist skills and interests, and our service gaps at any time.This might include working within our acute hospital team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, our community team across Wrexham and Flintshire, or our ALD and mental health service. Sessions may be available to provide direct clinical care or support training and service development initiatives.We have a 'one team' approach across our service, benefitting from the same supportive network of clinical and administrative colleagues, and using the same systems to streamline our care to the population.Sessions may be available at any time, Monday to Friday, from 1 to 5 days a week, with the potential for remote working, as well as direct work within our region.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in TracFor queries, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Cara Spencer, Head of Speech and Language Therapy (East BCUHB) on 03000 848166/07785 744883 or cara.spencer@wales.nhs.ukPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S<HCPC registeredPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this levelAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.Clinical supervisory experienceDesirable criteriaMembership of appropriate clinical network groupOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practiceAccredited Practice Placement Educator CertificateExperienceEssential criteriaSignificant experience clinically in area of specialismExperience of clinical leadershipDelegation to qualified and non-registered staffExperience of delivering clinical education in area of specialtyEvidence of teaching within postInvolvement in clinical auditExperience in service development / improvement.Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service changeDelivering Practice SupervisionEvidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialtyDesirable criteriaContinuing Professional DevelopmentWelsh / English therapy provisionExperience of project managementAdditional clinical or health care related experienceExperience in leading service development / improvementExperience in research