Job Description

Due to staff development we are delighted to offer this full-time adult post to an enthusiastic and forward thinking therapist, who is passionate about adult communication and swallow assessment and management as part of our acute team in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a natural team player with excellent communication skills who is able to think on their feet and work in a co-productive way with adult clients - always offering a patient-centred and holistic approach to intervention.
You will demonstrate our health board values of listening, learning and improving; treating everyone with respect and always working together as one team.
You will work flexibily across our inpatient services as needed. Duties will primarily be inpatient stroke and acute medicine.
We have regular access to instrumental assessment and an in-service training programme in place to support our band 5 staff.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg are a friendly and compassionate team who place a strong commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, supervision and continued professional development.
You will benefit from:

• Access to FEES and VFSS clinics
• Regular in person clinical supervision
• Structured dysphagia training and NQP sign off
• Opportunities to access a broad range of CPD including B5 peer support, in house Clinical supervision Cafes, Structured teaching sessions, external courses and more.

You will be joining a department that:

• Strives to embed the principles of compassionate leadership into all aspects of its operation.
• Recognises the fundamental need for work-life balance.
• Has strong senior leadership to ensure you have skills, time and resources to perform at your best.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
xc2xa330,420 to xc2xa337,030 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-AHP062-0525
Job locations
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 Trac.
Please note this is a generic band 5 JD and person spec and this role specifically is inpatient care only. if you want more information about role specifics please get in touch. Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 Trac.
Please note this is a generic band 5 JD and person spec and this role specifically is inpatient care only. if you want more information about role specifics please get in touch.
Person Specification
Qulaifications/Knowledge
Essential

• BSc Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for adult clients.
• Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for patients with communication and swallowing impairment.
• Understanding of Local and National Policies and relevant political drivers.

Desirable

• Computer Literacy.
• Up to date knowledge of best practice for assessment and management of clinical caseload.

Aptitude/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach to work.
• Skills in analysing and communicating complex assessment information.
• Ability to work as SALT/multidisciplinary team member.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in Welsh.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Sensitive interpersonal skills including observation, listening, counselling and empathy skills with people with disordered communication skills.
• Able to relate theoretical knowledge to practice in a wide range of areas and in all aspects of patient care.

Desirable

• Reflective practice theory

Circumstances
Essential

• Team player.
• Innovative and self-motivated.
• Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
• Personal initiative.

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel around geographical area of the UHB in a timely manner

Person Specification
Qulaifications/Knowledge
Essential

• BSc Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for adult clients.
• Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for patients with communication and swallowing impairment.
• Understanding of Local and National Policies and relevant political drivers.

Desirable

• Computer Literacy.
• Up to date knowledge of best practice for assessment and management of clinical caseload.

Aptitude/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach to work.
• Skills in analysing and communicating complex assessment information.
• Ability to work as SALT/multidisciplinary team member.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in Welsh.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Sensitive interpersonal skills including observation, listening, counselling and empathy skills with people with disordered communication skills.
• Able to relate theoretical knowledge to practice in a wide range of areas and in all aspects of patient care.

Desirable

• Reflective practice theory

Circumstances
Essential

• Team player.
• Innovative and self-motivated.
• Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
• Personal initiative.

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel around geographical area of the UHB in a timely manner