Speech and Language Therapist

Charitysociety; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Job Summary
TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Speech and Language Therapy 12 month fixed term post which includes a number of development opportunities at Bishop Auckland Hospital including stroke rehabilitation and elderly care with opportunities to develop competencies in dysphagia within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy team. The Band 5 12 month fixed term post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant develops a broad range of skills 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.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a well-organised therapist who is interested in working with communication and swallowing impaired (with support) stroke rehabilitation and elderly care 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. The successful post-holder will have many CPD opportunities, access to Trust preceptorship and support to complete RCSLT NQP competencies if required.

About Us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Speech and Language Therapy Service 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.

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) formerly.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.

Statutory Registration

• Health Professionals Council License to Practice.

Experience

• Relevant working/ placement experience.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• 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.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Special Requirements

• 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.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/