Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke

Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming Speech and Language Therapy team working within community integrated stroke services and acute SLT services. You will be based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. This post is ideal for a clinician who enjoys variety in their day, values collaboration, and wants to make a tangible difference in patients' recovery journeys.

Youll work closely with our MDTs on the wards at Withybush General Hospital and community services, supporting patients with communication and swallowing needs post stroke as they transition from hospital to home. Given the community aspect of the role, the ability to travel across Pembrokeshire efficiently is important, as you will be visiting patients in their own homes as part of their ongoing rehabilitation and support.

You will be part of a service that values both clinical quality and staff wellbeing. Were a small team that offers regular supervision, peer support and opportunities to learn from others.

• Contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board by providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services, within available resources and in accordance with the Registration Codes of HCPC and RCSLT.
• Work as part of the Community Integrated Stroke Service and Acute SLT services, supporting timely, safe, and person-centred discharge from hospital to community.
• Liaise closely with a range of professionals contributing to holistic care planning.
• Deliver rehabilitation-focused interventions in hospital and community settings, adapting your approach to suit a wide range of needs and environments.
• Support patients and their families through education, advice and collaborative goal setting.
• Actively contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions, and service development.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and local standards.
• To make specialist clinical decisions following assessment, including referrals to other services and professions as appropriate (e.g., FEES, VF, dietetics).

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. The board has over 13,000 staff and provides primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. Services are provided in four main hospitals (Bronglais Hospital, Glangwili Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital), five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, and numerous GP practices, community pharmacies, ophthalmic services and other related facilities.

The information reflects the scope of services offered by the organisation.