Specialist SLT - Dysphagia & AAC in Rural Northumberland

NHS Jobs; Hexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a regional team in Northumberland. The post involves ward-based interventions and time in community settings, with supervision, clinical groups and regional links with universities to support quality improvement and innovations.

Travel to hospital sites and home visits across rural Northumberland are part of the role, with opportunities for professional development and appraisal in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC Licence to Practice is required.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Evidence of specialist short courses or equivalent experience in management of acquired swallowing and communication conditions.
• Driver or access to transport is essential.

Education

HCPC - Licence to Practice

RCSLT membership

Specialist swallowing & communication courses

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a regional team in Northumberland. The post involves ward-based interventions and time in community settings, with supervision, clinical groups and regional links with universities to support quality improvement and innovations.

Travel to hospital sites and home visits across rural Northumberland are part of the role, with opportunities for professional development and appraisal in a supportive NHS environment.