Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dgeworld; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team at a nationally recognized NHS Trust. This role offers a chance to work in various critical care settings and participate in a rotation program, enhancing your skills with training in advanced techniques. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values each member's unique contributions, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and patients. If you're looking to make a difference in healthcare while advancing your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Motivated and dynamic therapist with experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to work in various medical settings including Critical Care and Stroke Unit.

Responsibilities

• Join a forward-thinking team focused on compassionate leadership and staff well-being.
• Participate in the Band 6 rotation programme across multiple medical areas.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Compassionate Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join to apply for the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will join the Band 6 rotation programme spending 9 months in the following areas: Critical Care, General Medicine, Stroke Unit, and the Integrated Community Stroke Team. There will be opportunities for video fluoroscopy, FEES, and tracheostomy training.

You will be joining a forward-thinking innovative team at an exciting time. The team has a focus on compassionate leadership, staff well-being, and valuing every member of the team for their unique contributions.

The post is permanent and full-time. There will be a requirement to cover weekend working on a rota basis when the post holder is rotated onto the Stroke Unit.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures well-being and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Permanent

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists