Stroke Therapy Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our growing multi-disciplinary team working in Stroke Rehabilitation services. Our multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services are led by Consultant Therapists, and provide defined in-patient rehab for our patients.
We have an opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant to join us, working alongside Dieticians and Speech and Language Therapists delivering support for people with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties following stroke.
The right personal qualities and attributes are critical to this post: training and support will be provided to enhance your understanding of stroke and acquired communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
As well as working closely with the stroke MDT, you will also be part of the friendly and supportive Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy teams where there is a wide range of expertise and experience. There is excellent peer support.
If you have a passion for supporting people - working with them to empower and move forward following stroke – please get in touch. We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role and we welcome informal visits.
As a Stroke Therapy Assistant, the post holder will have specific responsibilities in carrying out delegated activities/therapy independently with selected Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy clients, working under regular supervision of Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists, and supporting the Therapists with appropriate clerical and administrative duties.
The post holder will;

• Independently provide direct Dietetic and Speech and Language Therapy programmes to adults with a range of communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties. This will be implemented with regular supervision from qualified Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists who hold the responsibility for assessment of need, development of therapy programmes, review of progress and safe discharge from the service.
• Work as a member of the Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy team and multi-disciplinary teams liaising with and advising other agencies in relation to the specific client’s needs and service delivery, as delegated by qualified Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists.
• Hold a portfolio which will include the following areas of responsibility to ensure that governance (quality and safety) is fully integral to service provision across the Area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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