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Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff, CF14 7XB Posted 27 October 2026 Apply by 10 November 2026
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Salary for this role£32,557 – £48,841 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.

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic,compassionateand innovative Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Cardiff Community Resource Team (CCRT). The post holder will work within a close MDT to promote the independence ofadultsliving in their own homes and within the care sector.

We welcome applications from SLTs working at band 5 or 6 leveland would consider offering a Band5-6 development post.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage an independent, complex caseload, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention,managementand discharge to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with a wide range ofacquiredconditions.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other agencies and disciplines within the health and social care sector to promote the independence of clients living at home and within care settings.

The post holder will take part in service development projects including complex audits. They willparticipatein the in-service training of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants and teaching/training of external service users and other professions. They will supervise and provide clinical support to more junior Speech and Language Therapy staff and provide clinical placements for undergraduate SLT students.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AHP143-1026

Job locations

Community Resource Team, North West Locality Offices

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7XB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech & Language Therapy Degree
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Evidence of specialist post graduate CPD relevant to clinical area
  • Completion of NQP competencies
  • A post-graduate dysphagia qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication difficulties
  • Experience of working well within a team

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Organisational / time management skills

Desirable

  • Training others

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence and examples of specialist clinical knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Community Resource Team, North West Locality Offices

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7XB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

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