We are looking for a motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join our small team. The successful candidate will be interested in providing excellent patient care in the community setting, whilst helping develop our service further.
The post is advertised at band 5, subject to successful completion of objectives and probation period over 12 months, increasing to band 6. Applications are also welcome from experienced band 5s ready for the next step to band 6 with the appropriate skills and experience. Experienced band 6s are also welcome to apply.
Our service provides care for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. We offer appointments by home visit, outpatient clinic, telephone, and video. Our caseload includes neurological degenerative conditions, care homes, two community hospitals, voice, and stroke.
We cover the geographical areas of Scarborough, Filey, Ryedale, Pocklington, and Whitby. We work alongside community therapy and nursing services. The work base location and split of geographical caseload will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
We are a supportive team who work together closely. We are keen to provide excellent patient care, help develop your skills, and for you to help develop our skills. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss further.
Please note that the ability to travel independently between sites is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high-level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance within the adult acquired community caseload. To deliver SLT intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary working. To plan, provide, and evaluate interventions within an identified clinical area. To participate in the delivery of service-specific training as required. To support identified assistants. To undertake administrative duties as required. To manage a caseload, including self-directed planning and time management within the identified clinical area.
About us
We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improving the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work, we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where, and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Degree or Diploma plus relevant skills, knowledge, training, and experience. Current professional registration. An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within the identified clinical area.
Desirable
Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers, and their application to clinical and service area.
Experience
Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) e.g. developing specialist interests. Evidence of post-registration professional practice. Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills and Competence
Essential
Effective interpersonal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring. Ability to effectively commute between the organisation's various sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough
174 Prospect Road
Scarborough
YO12 7LB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
338-6958611-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post is advertised at band 5, subject to successful completion of objectives and probation period over 12 months, increasing to band 6. Applications are also welcome from experienced band 5s ready for the next step to band 6 with the appropriate skills and experience. Experienced band 6s are also welcome to apply.
Our service provides care for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. We offer appointments by home visit, outpatient clinic, telephone, and video. Our caseload includes neurological degenerative conditions, care homes, two community hospitals, voice, and stroke.
We cover the geographical areas of Scarborough, Filey, Ryedale, Pocklington, and Whitby. We work alongside community therapy and nursing services. The work base location and split of geographical caseload will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
We are a supportive team who work together closely. We are keen to provide excellent patient care, help develop your skills, and for you to help develop our skills. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss further.
Please note that the ability to travel independently between sites is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high-level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance within the adult acquired community caseload. To deliver SLT intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary working. To plan, provide, and evaluate interventions within an identified clinical area. To participate in the delivery of service-specific training as required. To support identified assistants. To undertake administrative duties as required. To manage a caseload, including self-directed planning and time management within the identified clinical area.
About us
We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improving the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work, we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where, and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Degree or Diploma plus relevant skills, knowledge, training, and experience. Current professional registration. An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within the identified clinical area.
Desirable
Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers, and their application to clinical and service area.
Experience
Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) e.g. developing specialist interests. Evidence of post-registration professional practice. Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills and Competence
Essential
Effective interpersonal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring. Ability to effectively commute between the organisation's various sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough
174 Prospect Road
Scarborough
YO12 7LB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
338-6958611-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
