Senior Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality therapy for adults with communication and swallowing disorders, contributing to clinical excellence, and working within a supportive team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is guided by the NHS's commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy necessary.
• Membership of RCSLT and HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist service for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Contribute to clinical development and training.
• Manage own caseload and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Ability to manage caseload

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised degree in SLT

RCSLT membership

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates high levels of skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders across the Voice/ENT pathway.

Our post is 0.6wte/22.5 hours per week in our Voice service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and extend your clinical and caseload management skills in the ENT pathway.

We can offer robust support and supervision from both the SLT team and the ENT MDT.

Come and join our friendly, dynamic and innovative team of SLTs and SLTAs who are committed to providing high standards of clinical care and governance. Adult Speech & Language Therapy is located within Therapy Services and is well supported by a dedicated administration team. All Therapies staff use a shared electronic patient record.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team providing services to the Trust. The post holder will provide a service to Voice outpatients referred to the department with communication and swallowing disorders.

About us

Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
• RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Details Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-7131182

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist service to patients referred to SLT demonstrating a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders.

To provide a specialist service to outpatients within the Voice pathway.

To contribute to the development of resource and knowledge for the department; fostering innovation and continuous service improvement.

To have working knowledge of communication and swallowing clinical presentations and methods of intervention.

To manage own caseload and clinical priorities with guidance from the clinical leads.

To contribute to service clinical development and prioritisation.

To liaise with other professionals in the multi -disciplinary team and provide support and guidance to them on clinically relevant issues.

To form part of the multi- disciplinary team in ENT service.

To provide effective and appropriate support, supervision and guidance for less experienced therapists and SLT assistants.

To provide clinical training of SLT students and apprentices.

To provide training to other staff, members of the public and involved professionals.

To ensure all documentation complies with professional standards and an accurate clinical record is available for each contact on the electronic patient record system

To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.

To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal process.

To be familiar and comply with Operations, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

To ensure accurate and timely data collection according to Trust requirements.

To liaise with and provide appropriate operational management information to the SLT service.

To maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.

To participate in research development and clinical audit in the area of work.

To attend and contribute to staff and care group meetings.

To attend meetings as required for clinical support and supervision.

To actively participate in the directorate and departmental quality governance agenda.

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist service to patients referred to SLT demonstrating a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders.

To provide a specialist service to outpatients within the Voice pathway.

To contribute to the development of resource and knowledge for the department; fostering innovation and continuous service improvement.

To have working knowledge of communication and swallowing clinical presentations and methods of intervention.

To manage own caseload and clinical priorities with guidance from the clinical leads.

To contribute to service clinical development and prioritisation.

To liaise with other professionals in the multi -disciplinary team and provide support and guidance to them on clinically relevant issues.

To form part of the multi- disciplinary team in ENT service.

To provide effective and appropriate support, supervision and guidance for less experienced therapists and SLT assistants.

To provide clinical training of SLT students and apprentices.

To provide training to other staff, members of the public and involved professionals.

To ensure all documentation complies with professional standards and an accurate clinical record is available for each contact on the electronic patient record system

To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.

To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal process.

To be familiar and comply with Operations, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

To ensure accurate and timely data collection according to Trust requirements.

To liaise with and provide appropriate operational management information to the SLT service.

To maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.

To participate in research development and clinical audit in the area of work.

To attend and contribute to staff and care group meetings.

To attend meetings as required for clinical support and supervision.

To actively participate in the directorate and departmental quality governance agenda.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• oRecognised degree in SLT.
• oRCSLT membership
• oHCPC registration

Desirable

• oMembership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CEN)
• oAccredited Dysphagia Training

Experience Essential

• oEvidence of working within the Voice pathway in the acute setting.
• oEvidence of working independently and in a team setting.
• oEvidence of delivering teaching /training.
• Evidence of outpatient work

Desirable

• oExperience of video fluoroscopy.

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• oAbility to manage caseload
• oIn depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions and assessment techniques.
• oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member.

Desirable

• oExperience of using/ developing outcome measures.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• oRecognised degree in SLT.
• oRCSLT membership
• oHCPC registration

Desirable

• oMembership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CEN)
• oAccredited Dysphagia Training

Experience Essential

• oEvidence of working within the Voice pathway in the acute setting.
• oEvidence of working independently and in a team setting.
• oEvidence of delivering teaching /training.
• Evidence of outpatient work

Desirable

• oExperience of video fluoroscopy.

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• oAbility to manage caseload
• oIn depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions and assessment techniques.
• oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member.

Desirable

• oExperience of using/ developing outcome measures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)