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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Haverfordwest On-site 2-5 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,450 employees
Speech and Language TherapyDysphagia ManagementClinical ReasoningPrioritisationTime Management
Requirements
Applicants must hold current HCPC registration, be members of the RCSLT, and have completed dysphagia competencies. A strong understanding of adult-acquired communication and swallowing disorders is essential, along with the ability to travel throughout the region.
Job Description
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service in Pembrokeshire, Hywel Dda University Health Board.
This varied and rewarding role offers experience supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across community and acute settings, providing opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills.
Applicants must have completed dysphagia competencies and be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, effective prioritisation, and good time management skills. A good understanding of adult-acquired communication and swallowing disorders is essential, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will join a friendly and supportive service committed to staff development. We provide regular senior clinical support, structured supervision, continuing professional development opportunities, and involvement in service improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
The ability to travel throughout the Hywel Dda region in a timely manner is essential.
Applicants must hold current HCPC registration and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), with evidence of ongoing CPD.
Welsh language skills are desirable; however, Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy for the population of Hywel Dda University Health by providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services, within available resources and in accordance with the Registration Codes of HCPC and RCSLT.
Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice and keep abreast of new practice development, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
Supervise the work of Support Workers and Volunteers
Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of junior SLTs
Contribute to clinical teams - multi-disciplinary / agency and uni-disciplinary / agency by discussing own and others input around a patient/service user’s needs ensuring well-co-ordinated person centred care plans; MDT meetings and case conferences.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service in Pembrokeshire, Hywel Dda University Health Board.
This varied and rewarding role offers experience supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across community and acute settings, providing opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills.
Applicants must have completed dysphagia competencies and be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, effective prioritisation, and good time management skills. A good understanding of adult-acquired communication and swallowing disorders is essential, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will join a friendly and supportive service committed to staff development. We provide regular senior clinical support, structured supervision, continuing professional development opportunities, and involvement in service improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
The ability to travel throughout the Hywel Dda region in a timely manner is essential.
Applicants must hold current HCPC registration and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), with evidence of ongoing CPD.
Welsh language skills are desirable; however, Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy for the population of Hywel Dda University Health by providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services, within available resources and in accordance with the Registration Codes of HCPC and RCSLT.
Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice and keep abreast of new practice development, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
Supervise the work of Support Workers and Volunteers
Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of junior SLTs
Contribute to clinical teams - multi-disciplinary / agency and uni-disciplinary / agency by discussing own and others input around a patient/service user’s needs ensuring well-co-ordinated person centred care plans; MDT meetings and case conferences.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Speech and Language TherapyDysphagia ManagementClinical ReasoningPrioritisationTime ManagementAdult-acquired Communication DisordersSwallowing DisordersMultidisciplinary TeamworkClinical SupervisionMentoringEvidence Based PracticeService ImprovementQuality ImprovementHCPC RegistrationRCSLT Membership
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
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