Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialized services across different settings. Candidates should have clinical expertise in assessing and managing communication needs related to physical and mental health. This role involves empowering individuals, families, and carers through therapy and guidance. Join our progressive team and contribute to effective care tailored to diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Speech and Language Therapy services to adults and children.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and dysphagia needs.
• Proficiency in delivering therapies through individual and group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy services in various settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients' communication needs.
• Deliver training and advice to empower patients and families.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Speech and Language Therapy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Consultative and coaching approaches

Job description

Join our dedicated team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working within ENT and Critical Care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and passionate SLT to take the next step in their career.

In this role, you will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to adults and children across inpatient, community, and specialist settings. You will assess, diagnose, and manage a range of speech, language, communication, and dysphagia needs, including those related to physical health, mental health, and developmental conditions. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver individual and group therapy, training, and advice, using consultative and coaching approaches to empower patients, families, and carers.

You will play a key role in preventative work, offering guidance to parents, carers, and professionals to support communication and safe eating and drinking. This position requires a high level of clinical expertise to ensure well-coordinated, proactive, and effective care tailored to individual needs.

Apply now and become a vital part of our progressive team at King's Mill Hospital.

As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Please note that if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will be deducted from your first salary once you have commenced employment. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should contact the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application.