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Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Powys Teaching Health Board
TBC upon recruitment, SY16 2DW Posted 13 October 2026 Apply by 27 October 2026
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Salary for this role£50,129 – £57,365 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2223, Speech and language therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to lead the development of AAC and Communication Accessibility across Powys Teaching Health Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a lifespan service that supports individuals, families, communities and professionals to improve communication participation and inclusion. The post holder will provide strategic and clinical leadership for AAC provision across Powys, whilst also leading the development of communication-accessible environments and communication partner skills across health, social care, education and community settings.

The post holder will work collaboratively across Children's, Adult and Adult Learning Disability services, supporting the delivery of consistent pathways, high-quality clinical practice, workforce development and service innovation. The role will focus on improving opportunities for people with communication difficulties to participate fully in everyday life through both direct specialist support and wider system-level change.

Powys Teaching Health Board Speech and Language Therapy Services are committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based and equitable care. We are looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about communication accessibility and who can inspire and support others to build communication-friendly communities across the lifespan.

The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as an expert consultative practitioner, providing advanced clinical leadership and highly specialist knowledge in AAC and communication accessibility across Children's, Adult and Adult Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapy services.

The post holder will be accountable for:

Development of AAC pathways and standards across the lifespan.Leadership of communication accessibility initiatives across Powys.Workforce development and competency building in AAC and communication support.Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement within the AAC and Communication Accessibility portfolio.Building collaborative networks that connect paediatric, adult and Adult Learning Disability services.

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AHP031-1026

Job locations

Powys - to be confirmed on recruitment

TBC upon recruitment

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom


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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC registered
  • Evidence of relevant training at post graduate training
  • Knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to area of clinical expertise
  • Evidence of successful completion of training / specialist short courses up to master's degree or equivalent relevant to clinical area
  • Clinical supervision experience
  • Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
  • Knowledge and involvement in audit and research

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant CEN/SIG
  • Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
  • Evidence of research activity/ research skills
  • Experience of adapting and implementing policies within area of specialty
  • Leadership and First Line Management
  • Membership of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

  • Significant demonstrable experience in area of clinical specialism
  • Experience of clinical leadership
  • Involvement in clinical audit
  • Significant demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision

Desirable

  • Experience in dealing with first line management such as appraisals, performance management, annual leave

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
  • Ability to influence decision making and practice
  • Proven multi-disciplinary working
  • Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
  • Presentation and training skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Use own initiative
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work in isolation
  • Demonstrate ability to fully complete tasks within an agreed time frame
  • Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical effort throughout the working day
  • Must be flexible and motivated in approach to duties

Desirable

  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
  • Leadership skills

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Innovative and continually progress improvement to the service
  • Demonstrate an organized and logical approach to work
  • The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to relate to staff, managers, patients and visitors at all levels
  • Computer literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Powys - to be confirmed on recruitment

TBC upon recruitment

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

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