Speech and Language Therapist

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Full time
Location: Hull
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Are you looking to start your career in a friendly and forward thinking department that offers great CPD opportunities? On our most recent colleague survey 100% of our team would recommend CHCP CIC as a place to work and believe it takes a positive approach to health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a therapist with excellent communication skills who would like to develop their specialist knowledge in working with adults with acquired neurological disorders. Our team works across Hull and East Yorkshire providing adult speech and language therapy across a number of community settings including community inpatient units, specialist multi disciplinary stroke services, community clinics and domiciliary visits.

We also run a regular community videofluoroscopy clinic in conjunction with the local hospital trust. You will be well supported by senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of stroke, voice, dysfluency, dysphagia and aphasia and have the opportunity to rotate between our main service and the community stroke team to develop your MDT working skills.

Main duties of the job We are fully committed to staff development and a robust supervision and appraisal framework in place. You will be taken through a structured preceptorship program, completing dysphagia training, in addition to having opportunities for further specialist training as needed.

You will be supported by senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of stroke, voice, dysfluency, dysphagia and aphasia in addition to team peer support and regular team CPD meetings and supervision. Staff are also provided with the necessary information technology to enable flexible and mobile working.

For further information please contact Anna Ray, Professional Lead & Operations Manager for Speech and Language Therapy via annaray@nhs.net or Tel 07919 544921.

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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated with the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice RCSLT membership HCPC registration

Desirable May hold other relevant qualifications in work related topics e.g. post graduate dysphagia qualification. Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards this

Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders Knowledge of basic IT skills Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role Able to reflect on practice within supervision Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self-study

Desirable Knowledge of dysphagia Knowledge of a range of assessment materials Knowledge of NHS initiatives Knowledge of confidentiality/Caldicott/Data Protection legislation Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines

Experience Essential Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training. Experience of caseload management strategies Experience of liaison within the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations

Desirable Training/experience in presentation skills Work experience with people with communication disabilities Experience of report writing Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies

Employer details Employer name City Health Care Partnership CIC Address Highlands Health Centre Hull HU7 5DD

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