Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work with adults facing communication and swallowing challenges, providing compassionate, patient-centered care in their homes. Collaborate with various health professionals and benefit from a strong commitment to professional development within a supportive environment. If you are innovative and eager to enhance your skills while making a real difference in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult speech and language therapy, preferably in a community setting.
• Postgraduate competencies in dysphagia for independent management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-focused care with a strong clinical evidence base.
• Support band 5 Speech and Language Therapists within the team.

Skills

Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Mentoring and Supervising

Education

Postgraduate Competencies in Dysphagia

Relevant Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Speech and Swallowing Team in Leeds for a 12 month fixed term / secondment to cover maternity leave.

The Speech and Swallowing team is set up to deliver an equitable and timely response to adults with communication and/or swallowing needs in their own homes. Our work is diverse and varied, working closely alongside a range of community professionals, including GPs, Community Matrons, Specialist Nurses, Specialist Neurology Services, Dietitians, care homes, and home care providers. Excellent professional links exist with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, and with the Leeds Beckett University SLT department, ensuring a wealth of opportunities for clinical and professional development. Leeds Community Healthcare has a commitment to continuing professional development, structured through clinical supervision, appraisal, and personal development planning. We are proud to be known as an open and supportive team within a strong values-based Trust ethos.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a versatile, innovative individual with experience in adult speech and language therapy, preferably in a community setting. The successful candidate will have fully completed postgraduate competencies in dysphagia, enabling independent management. You may have supervising and mentoring experience as the post will include providing support to band 5 Speech and Language Therapists within the team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with a proven ability to form networks with both health and social care teams. You will be able to deliver compassionate, patient-focused care with a strong reference to the clinical evidence base. The successful candidate will be eager to develop their knowledge in specific clinical areas to improve practice and to strengthen the team's response to need.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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.

For further details please contact Dorothy Wilson, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Team Manager at [e-mail] or by Tel: [phone].