The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Welsh-speaking specialist speech and language therapist with substantial experience in providing assessment and therapy for Welsh-speaking children to contribute to a research project with far reaching outcomes for Welsh-speaking children and their families.
You will work on the Welsh Government funded project for the development and evaluation of a bilingual surveillance tool of early speech, language and communication development in children in Wales.
You will work closely with the Project Manager and Senior Research Associate to provide specialist clinical expertise relevant to the design and implementation of the research project. This will include the collection and analysis of speech and language data from bilingual children; statistical analysis; contribution to dissemination of key project outcomes. Welsh language is essential for this role.
What we are looking for
Welsh Language is essential.
Collaboratively plan, coordinate, and implement research projects in a timely manner.
Utilise specialist clinical knowledge and experience to design, implement and support essential aspects of the research methodology.
Exercise independent decision-making in relation to clinical research activity.
Utilise theory and evidence-based practices regarding Welsh-medium speech and language therapy in order to inform all aspects of the project.
Ensure the application of relevant regulatory and ethical principles, including any ethics and governance procedures relevant to the project.
Develop, design, and manage novel data collection and analysis practices relevant to the field in the absence of existing frameworks.
Assess, interpret, and evaluate research outcomes.
Initiate and maintain ongoing engagement with relevant internal and external representatives from stakeholder groups to inform the development of the project.
Conduct and review risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others on the project team.
Prepare progress reports on the research from time to time as required by the funder for review purposes.
Facilitate the delivery of training in relevant subject area(s).
Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and developing productive working relationships with other members of staff.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
Our Speech, Language and Communication Research team has a strong reputation across Wales for delivering high quality and impactful research to enable an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success.
As part of our research, we work very closely with funding partners, clinics and other universities therefore providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders. Through our connections with Universities across Wales, we are also supporters of a collaborative approach to research, helping us to develop the services we support.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity, please contact Rhonwen Lewis, at rholewis@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
To apply
Please complete and submit your online application form available on our staff recruitment website demonstrating how you meet the criteria listed on the job description. https://itrentselfservice.cardiffmet.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d624019TLvD&WVID=4385410jIi&LANG=USA