Developing Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% High Cost of Living Allowance

Job summary

We are excited to recruit a full-time permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work with inpatients at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, on the South-East London/North-West Kent border. Newly qualified or developing Specialist SLTs are welcome, with an additional 5% high-cost living allowance.

You will work across acute wards and have opportunities to train colleagues within a 17-strong SLT team, benefitting from strong support and on-site clinics including videofluoroscopy and

Qualifications

• Full-time permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).
• Newly qualified or Developing Specialist SLT welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work with inpatients on acute wards (respiratory, gastroenterology, general medical, surgical, and care of the elderly).
• Provide training to other healthcare professionals and collaborate with a 17-strong SLT team.

Job description

We are excited to recruit a full-time permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work with inpatients at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, on the South-East London/North-West Kent border. We would consider appointing a newly qualified or established Developing Specialist SLT with the required profile and enthusiasm. We are situated near South-East London with good transport links, where an additional 5% high cost of living allowance applies. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, proactive and flexible team.

The successful applicant will work with inpatients on the acute wards including respiratory, gastroenterology, general medical, surgical and care of the elderly. There may also be an element of inpatient stroke management depending on service needs., The post holder will be working alongside our team of 17 staff: Highly Specialist SLT Team Leads, Specialist and developing Specialist SLTs, SLT Assistants and administrators. There are well established Inpatient and Outpatient teams, and excellent team administrative support.

The post holder will work towards becoming independent in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders. They will be an integral member of the Adult SLT team and will gain the opportunity to provide training to other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be able to access support from lead specialist therapists in areas of voice, dementia, palliative care, stroke/neurology, tracheostomy, and oncology. There are also on-site weekly videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.