Paediatric Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site NCEAT, Rookwood Hospital, but subject to change depending on applicant Town Llandaff, Cardiff Salary £48,527 - £55,532 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/02/2026 23:59

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.

Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives;
Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it;

care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge.

Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time (1.0 WTE)
Paediatric Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with expertise in high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to join the Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) Service covering South Wales.

The successful candidate will be part of a well-established, friendly, and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-tech AAC solutions to children and young people with complex speech, language, and communication needs. This role requires a passionate clinician with insight, experience, and enthusiasm for AAC and a keen interest in working with technology to improve communication outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with AAC Leads across South Wales and local Speech and Language Therapists to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery. The role involves travel across the region, with full expenses paid or access to a pool car. Flexible working arrangements, including home working, are supported.

Training in AAC systems and techniques will be provided, and you will be encouraged to further develop your expertise through CPD opportunities, attendance at relevant conferences, and involvement in research. Clinical supervision and peer support will be available from experienced team members.

• The post holder will undertake assessment of…