Speech and Language Therapist

Join Our Dynamic Team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust! Are you a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and make a difference? We have a fantastic opening within our General Medicine team, created due to our expanding bed capacity. Why Choose Us? Innovative Environment : Be part of a small but rapidly growing team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Professional Development : Benefit from in-house dysphagia training, regular supervision, and ongoing CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Supportive Culture : We prioritise staff development and wellbeing, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your role. Position Details : Permanent Full-Time Role : Stability and long-term growth within our organisation. Collaborative Team : Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Take the next step in your career with Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities. Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative and supportive team! Main duties of the job Please see the attached job description and personal specification for the full information regarding the post. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and personal specification for the full information regarding the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised SLT Degree/diploma RCSLT and HCPC Registered or pending registration for final year SLT students. Desirable NQP competencies completed Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of adults with special needs i.e. Learning Disabilities or Deaf patients Desirable Experience in delivery of structured groups Experience of working with patients with mental health problems Further Training Desirable Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD Post basic dysphagia training or completed competencies Knowledge Essential Theoretical knowledge of SLT delivery including the use of different approaches and multi-disciplinary working, across different contexts and environments. Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Undergraduate Knowledge of different approaches to working with adults with speech, language, communication needs and eating, drinking, and swallowing needs. Desirable Signs and symbols knowledge Contractual Essential Ability to travel between sites. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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