Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Supportive working environment

Specialist experience

Skills development

Career development

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team based in Crawley, UK. You will deliver evidence-based SLT for adults with mental health conditions, dementia and complex swallowing disorders.

The role involves managing a varied caseload, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues, and supporting student therapists, with the opportunity for visa sponsorship and NHS career development.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree, master’s qualification or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Have current HCPC registration and a valid licence to practise.
• Be a registered member of the RCSLT.
• Have completed specialist short courses related to dementia or mental health.
• Hold a post-basic qualification in dysphagia.
• Postgraduate experience with adults with acquired conditions.
• Experience managing complex caseloads with communication needs and dysphagia.
• Experience supervising/learning under a clinical dementia/mental health specialist.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Assess complex communication and swallowing needs and plan interventions.
• Demonstrate communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel to other Trust sites.
• Meet DBS checks requirements.
• Visa sponsorship applications considered for UK Skilled Worker visa eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialist team providing services across adult mental health wards.
• Deliver high-quality speech and language therapy to adults with mental health conditions, dementia and other needs.
• Manage a varied caseload including dementia, dysphagia and related conditions.
• Conduct specialist assessments and provide appropriate interventions.
• Support ward staff to improve skills in identifying and managing communication and swallowing needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across social care, primary care and specialist services.
• Contribute to development and implementation of evidence-based care pathways.
• Receive clinical support from experienced therapists and leaders.
• Support student therapists where opportunities arise.

Education

Recognised degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year

UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Description

Join a specialist team of speech and language therapists providing services across the Trust’s adult mental health wards.

Deliver high-quality speech and language therapy to adults experiencing mental health conditions, dementia and other complex needs.

Manage a varied caseload involving dementia, acquired neurological conditions, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and mental health conditions.

Conduct specialist assessments and provide appropriate interventions for people with communication difficulties and swallowing disorders.

Support ward staff to improve their skills and competencies in identifying and managing patients’ communication and swallowing needs.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including professionals in social care, primary care and specialist secondary services.

Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based care pathways.

Work with and receive clinical support from experienced speech and language therapists, including the Principal Speech and Language Therapist.

Support student speech and language therapists where opportunities arise.

Be based at Langley Green Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites for meetings and training.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised degree, master’s qualification or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Have current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and a valid licence to practise.
• Be a registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Have completed specialist short courses related to dementia or mental health.
• Hold a post-basic qualification in dysphagia.
• Possess postgraduate experience as a speech and language therapist working with adults with acquired conditions.
• Have significant postgraduate experience managing complex caseloads involving communication difficulties and dysphagia.
• Have experience working under the supervision of a clinical specialist in dementia or mental health.
• Demonstrate experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to assess complex communication and swallowing needs and plan appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.
• Be willing to travel to other Trust sites when required.
• Pass the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered, subject to eligibility.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered, subject to eligibility.
• Professional development: Excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Clinical supervision: Support from experienced speech and language therapists and specialist clinical leaders.
• Supportive working environment: Join a collaborative team with dedicated and supportive leadership.
• Specialist experience: Develop expertise in mental health, dementia, acquired neurological conditions and complex communication needs.
• Skills development: Access support and CPD to address gaps in specialist knowledge and clinical skills.
• Career development: Opportunities to support student therapists and develop professional supervision and teaching experience.
• Evidence-based practice: Work within a service committed to developing clear, evidence-based care pathways.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work with professionals across healthcare, social care and specialist services throughout Sussex.