Speech and Language Therapist
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Rock, Caerffili - Caerphilly
Speech and Language Therapist
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Rock, Caerffili - Caerphilly
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 20 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: df2c467f50194a25919b700b84349ea7
Location ref: Rock, Caerffili - Caerphilly
Full Job Description
- Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, intervention strategies,treatment, & discharge of caseloadin accordance with guidelines of the SLT Service & RCSLT Communicating Quality 3 professional standards.
- Accept clinical support & advice from senior clinicians.
- Work collaboratively withagencies & colleagues for exchange of information, discussinput aroundclient's needs ensuring acoordinated care plan.
- Provide appropriate information, training, advice & support to clients,carers &agree case management.
- Provide appropriate information, training, advice & support to clients, carers/families/multidisciplinary team members/all professionals, communicate complex condition related information from assessment.
- Demonstrate empathy with clients, carers & families to ensure effective communication is achieved often where complex barriers to understanding exist in clients with pathological communication difficulties.
- Seek advice or request a second opinions from senior clinicians.
- Accept second opinions as directed by senior clinicians.
- Participate in activities designed to improve effectiveness of service provision.
- Participate in activities for proposed service/policy developments by commenting in discussions.
- Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice & keep abreast of new practice developments.
- Supervise work delegated to SLT assistants, technical instructors, students/volunteers.
The therapist will work with children, young people and their families providing an excellent level of care using evidence-based practice and a range of clinical pathways to inform this. We are seeking enthusiastic therapists with a dynamic approach who can work collaboratively and effectively with others both within the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider team around the child in a person-centred way. The post holder will be organised and committed to personal development. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Speech and Language Therapy department has 90 therapists and assistants working with a range of people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties. Team meetings take place throughout the year and staff receive regular supervision. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/speech-language-therapist-127619342