In order to support our Welsh Government funded project (Prosiect Pengwin) for the development and evaluation of a bilingual surveillance tool for early years speech, language and communication development in Wales, we need an experienced Welsh-speaking speech and language therapist (SLT) based in Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd or Ceredigion. Your work will support the team with data collection and assessment of speech, language and communication skills in Welsh and English.
You will play a key role in data collection for the project.
You will provide clinical judgement on speech, language and communication needs in children under 5 years of age.
You will collect and share data collection for the project with other members of the project team according to research protocols.
You will contribute professional insight towards the development of the surveillance tool.
You will support the research team in covering a diverse sample of Welsh and English speakers across Wales.
You will play a key role in developing a Welsh language data set for children growing up in Wales.
What you’ll bring
With great people skills and experience working with early years children, you will be able to contribute and support this exciting project which will include Welsh and bilingualism in children’s speech, language and communication development. Your experience working in SLT settings will support you to make effective clinical decisions, thus ensuring that our final tool is valid and robust.
Your knowledge of your local area will be invaluable as we select participants who represent the demographic of Wales.
In order to meet the needs of this role you will need to be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist. The role requires travel to and from participant locations and we therefore require that you hold a full UK driver's licence.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Dr Rhonwen Lewis at
[email protected], or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on
[email protected].
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Further details:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
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School/Unit
School of Sport & Health Sciences
Location
Llandaff Campus
Salary
Casual
Post Type
Casual
Hourly Rate
£20.68 per hour plus 18% holiday pay
Closing Date
Friday 04 September 2026
Reference
2526567
