An exciting opportunity within the Community Stroke service has arisen for a motivated, creative Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who has a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation. The successful candidate will have completed post-basic dysphagia training with experience of working with stroke patients and be based at Sedgefield Community Hospital as part of a multi-disciplinary stroke team. The Band 6 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant continues to develop a broad range of specialist competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards.
The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a well-organised therapist who has completed their post-basic dysphagia training and has experience of working with both communication and swallowing impaired acute and community caseloads. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development as well as holding an accredited post-basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent. The post will offer opportunities to develop further specialist skills in stroke rehabilitation across the Trust.
Job responsibilities The Community stroke team offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to patients across all settings.
You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that includes: Clinical supervision Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups Annual Appraisal In-Service Training Well-resourced department with up to date technology Good access to communication aids/ iPads and apps Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES Good IT access
If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.
Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS).
To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting the job reference number.
IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.
The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website: Trust Core Values
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Person Specification Special Requirements Essential
Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post. Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist. Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration Essential
Health Professionals Council License to Practice.
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices. Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine. Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options. Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans. High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT. Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Sedgefield Community Hospital Salters Lane Sedgefield Stockton-on-tees Cleveland TS21 3EE
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The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a well-organised therapist who has completed their post-basic dysphagia training and has experience of working with both communication and swallowing impaired acute and community caseloads. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development as well as holding an accredited post-basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent. The post will offer opportunities to develop further specialist skills in stroke rehabilitation across the Trust.
Job responsibilities The Community stroke team offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to patients across all settings.
You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that includes: Clinical supervision Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups Annual Appraisal In-Service Training Well-resourced department with up to date technology Good access to communication aids/ iPads and apps Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES Good IT access
If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.
Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS).
To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting the job reference number.
IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.
The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website: Trust Core Values
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Person Specification Special Requirements Essential
Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post. Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist. Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration Essential
Health Professionals Council License to Practice.
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices. Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine. Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options. Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans. High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT. Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Sedgefield Community Hospital Salters Lane Sedgefield Stockton-on-tees Cleveland TS21 3EE
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