Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Tickhill Road Hospital
Town: Doncaster
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 16/01/2025
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you a Band 6 speech and language therapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 therapist who is looking to take the next step in their career? If so, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will work predominantly with adults who have acquired and progressive neurological conditions. The role will involve providing specialist assessment and therapy to adult patients who have been referred to the Doncaster Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, the Neurological Rehabilitation Outreach Team, and general community caseloads (including care homes). We also receive referrals from the physical and mental health inpatient wards. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. The post will involve working in a variety of settings including patients' own homes, care homes, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. The successful candidates must be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia or working towards completion of a recognised post-graduate qualification/competencies. We are a supportive, friendly, and dynamic team. We will be able to provide regular support and supervision. Our priority is to ensure that we provide the best patient experience and clinical outcomes possible. We offer a commitment to CPD and value your skills and ideas. You will be supported to develop your full potential in a team where there are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist support to adult patients/service users including support with alternative and augmentative communication aids. To ensure well-coordinated, integrated care plans for individual patients/service users. To participate fully in the multidisciplinary teams drawing on specialist knowledge/experience. To contribute to service and policy development. To advise line manager on service delivery, pressures, and developments with regard to future needs and anticipated developments. To supervise and delegate work and provide clinical support to a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Junior Speech and Language therapists, and generic Rehabilitation Assistants. To represent speech and language therapy at relevant meetings as and when required. To attend and contribute to departmental team meetings and AHP network meetings. Knowledge of AAC systems would be beneficial. Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. Person specification
Qualifications
Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) in speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences. We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.
Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship. Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s points-based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Rachel Bowes Job title: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist Email address: r.bowes@nhs.net Telephone number: 03000 211 555
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you a Band 6 speech and language therapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 therapist who is looking to take the next step in their career? If so, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will work predominantly with adults who have acquired and progressive neurological conditions. The role will involve providing specialist assessment and therapy to adult patients who have been referred to the Doncaster Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, the Neurological Rehabilitation Outreach Team, and general community caseloads (including care homes). We also receive referrals from the physical and mental health inpatient wards. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. The post will involve working in a variety of settings including patients' own homes, care homes, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. The successful candidates must be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia or working towards completion of a recognised post-graduate qualification/competencies. We are a supportive, friendly, and dynamic team. We will be able to provide regular support and supervision. Our priority is to ensure that we provide the best patient experience and clinical outcomes possible. We offer a commitment to CPD and value your skills and ideas. You will be supported to develop your full potential in a team where there are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist support to adult patients/service users including support with alternative and augmentative communication aids. To ensure well-coordinated, integrated care plans for individual patients/service users. To participate fully in the multidisciplinary teams drawing on specialist knowledge/experience. To contribute to service and policy development. To advise line manager on service delivery, pressures, and developments with regard to future needs and anticipated developments. To supervise and delegate work and provide clinical support to a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Junior Speech and Language therapists, and generic Rehabilitation Assistants. To represent speech and language therapy at relevant meetings as and when required. To attend and contribute to departmental team meetings and AHP network meetings. Knowledge of AAC systems would be beneficial. Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. Person specification
Qualifications
Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) in speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences. We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.
Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship. Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s points-based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Rachel Bowes Job title: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist Email address: r.bowes@nhs.net Telephone number: 03000 211 555
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