Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We can offer you a highly rewarding post which includes clinical supervision regular team meetings, peer supervision, clinical focus groups and the opportunity to attend Regional Clinical Excellence Networks. Annual Appraisal In-service training Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement work and innovations Close links with Newcastle University and other regional services including RCAS (Regional Communication Aid Service) Close working with Clinical Leads, Highly Specialist SLT's in dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, AAC and stammering, innovation, audit and caseload management. The post holder will work in our rural communities in Northumberland providing ward-based intervention alongside time into community settings. Due to the geography of Northumberland, the successful candidate will need to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post including offering home visits and travelling to other hospital sites.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience in the management of acquired swallowing and communication conditions car driver