We are looking for highly skilled Speech & Language Therapist to lead the AAC service here in Powys Teaching Health Board. We are offering a permanent 1.0 whole time equivalent position.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the AAC service, providing expert advice and second opinions for both adults and children with communication difficulties who have been identified as potential AAC users.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering training in AAC to patients/families/speech & language therapy colleagues and other health and social care professionals, across a variety of different settings including in-patient community hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and patients’ homes.
PTHB Speech and Language Therapists are a friendly and compassionate team who are passionate about providing a high-quality service despite the geographical challenges, and are excited about welcoming in a new team member who will bring patient centred initiatives and evidenced based practice to support the delivery of our AAC community service.
The base of the successful post holder can be negotiated; however this role is a pan Powys and will include an element of travel.
You will act as an expert consultative practitioner, acting as a source of expertise, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills within the AAC field across multiple settings within the children's, adult and ALD Speech and Language Therapy teams, providing highly specialist knowledge and support for fellow therapists and other stakeholders in AAC and communication.
You will provide an education service to clients, carers and a range of service providers within the locality and to other professionals.
You will lead and develop the AAC service within Powys Teaching Health Board whilst promoting and evaluating the service to ensure it supports patients across their lifespan.
AAC provision within Wales focuses on collaboration, working with colleagues across the 7 health boards to deliver an excellent and equitable service. You will also work closely with the National Centre for Electronic and Assistive Technology who provide powered AAC, environmental controls and computer access support. This brings with it opportunities to contribute to service development and initiatives at a local and national level.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
