Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy in Wrexham

Job summaryWe have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy to join our dynamic and supportive service. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work in close partnership with the Head of Speech and Language Therapy and the Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy (Paediatrics) to provide strategic and operational leadership across the service. While this role has a particular clinical and professional leadership focus on adult speech and language therapy services, both Deputy Heads work collaboratively across the whole service to drive innovation, quality improvement, workforce development, and service excellence. Together, you will support and inspire our talented workforce of speech and language therapists, technical instructors, and administrative colleagues, helping to ensure high-quality, equitable, and person-centred care for the populations we serve.Main duties of the jobWe have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy to join our growing and ambitious service across Flintshire and Wrexham. We are a team of around 60 staff working across the age range in primary, community, and acute care, as well as physical and mental health settings, working closely with partners across health, social care, education, and the third sector.We are a high-performing and well-established service with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Our supportive culture, skilled workforce, and commitment to collaboration, learning, and service excellence help us achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.This role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to clinical practice and 50% to leadership and management. Working closely with the Head of Speech and Language Therapy, the Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy (Paediatrics), and the wider leadership team, you will help shape and develop services across the Health Board.With a particular focus on adult services, you will work collaboratively across the whole service to support workforce development, quality improvement, and transformation, fostering a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf 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.We are unable to offer Sponsorship for this post.DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 58,379 to 65,723 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number050-AHP193-1026Job locationsWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Informal enquiries or visits to meet the team are welcomed. Please contact Sarah Rate, Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy,Sarah.rate1@wales.nhs.uk07811786158 Job description Job responsibilitiesYou 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.Informal enquiries or visits to meet the team are welcomed. Please contact Sarah Rate, Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy,Sarah.rate1@wales.nhs.uk07811786158Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialHCPC Registered Speech and Language TherapistMaster's Level Qualification or Equivalent Demonstrable ExperienceLeadership Qualification or Equivalent Demonstrable Leadership ExperienceDesirablePost-graduate Management Qualification Skills and Experience EssentialSignificant continuous professional development as an SLT and leaderEvidence of operational service leadership and developmentEvidence of coaching skills and experienceProven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing prioritiesUnderstanding of NHS Wales' context, and opportunities and challenges for SLT servicesDesirableAbility to work bilingually using English and Welsh Qualities and Attributes EssentialEnhanced reflective skills applied to clinical practice and personal developmentProven ability to develop others through coaching, teaching and skill sharingUnderstanding and living BCUHB and NHS Wales' Values and BehavioursDesirableExperience in leading risk management procedures within a team or service Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialHCPC Registered Speech and Language TherapistMaster's Level Qualification or Equivalent Demonstrable ExperienceLeadership Qualification or Equivalent Demonstrable Leadership ExperienceDesirablePost-graduate Management Qualification Skills and Experience EssentialSignificant continuous professional development as an SLT and leaderEvidence of operational service leadership and developmentEvidence of coaching skills and experienceProven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing prioritiesUnderstanding of NHS Wales' context, and opportunities and challenges for SLT servicesDesirableAbility to work bilingually using English and Welsh Qualities and Attributes EssentialEnhanced reflective skills applied to clinical practice and personal developmentProven ability to develop others through coaching, teaching and skill sharingUnderstanding and living BCUHB and NHS Wales' Values and BehavioursDesirableExperience in leading risk management procedures within a team or serviceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's website