Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

East London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in East London is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month maternity cover in their Community Neuro Service. You will provide assessment and treatment for adults with neurological conditions. The role emphasizes continuous professional development and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults in health or social care settings.
• Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate/post-graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and management to adults with neurological conditions.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Access regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation and problem solving skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

Allied Health Profession License

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

East London NHS Foundation Trust Speech and Language Therapist Community Neuro Service Band 6 SLT 0.8 WTE Maternity cover 12 months.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist maternity cover for 12 months to join the Newham Community Neuro Service, based at East Ham Care Centre. The Community Neuro Service provides assessment, treatment and management to adults with stroke, TBI and progressive neurological conditions, such as Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson's Disease.

The service provides early supported discharge for stroke, community stroke and neuro rehab pathways, and sees clients in their own homes, in clinic, via telehealth and other appropriate community locations. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to further develop and consolidate specialist skills and knowledge working with adults with neurological conditions in a community setting.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be joining a well-established team, consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, a psychologist, neuro navigator and 4 other speech and language therapists. The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision, and opportunities for additional internal and external CPD and training.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

The trust supports flexible working.

Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details of the post.

Person Specification

Education

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Allied Health Profession License
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

• Experience of working with adults in health or social care settings
• Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills

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.