Speech and Language Therapist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic speech and language therapist to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves working with adults facing communication challenges due to neurological conditions. You will be part of a supportive environment, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about providing first-class care and ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a newly qualified or experienced speech and language therapist.
• Competence in dysphagia management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to patients with communication difficulties.
• Develop and implement care programs for patients with swallowing disorders.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Are you a newly qualified speech and language therapist looking for your first post? Or do you have some experience and are ready for a new challenge? The physical health adult speech and language therapy service is looking to recruit a Band 5 speech and language therapist to work with us.

About the Role

1. Provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication difficulties, including those with dysphagia (if suitably competent).
2. Independently assess, develop, and implement specialist programmes of care and treatment for patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders (if dysphagia competent).

This is an exciting and varied post working with adults who have acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You will be part of the Doncaster Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team & the Neurological Rehabilitation Outreach Team, providing services both in patients' homes and in the onsite outpatient clinic.

You will be supported by senior and specialist speech and language therapists and will join a friendly and innovative team. We prioritize providing the best patient experience and clinical outcomes. Our team offers a wide and varied career path, with a commitment to CPD, valuing your skills and ideas, and opportunities for joint working and skill sharing.

If you are a forward-thinking, dynamic team player, and this role sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants have access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Additional Information

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3,700 colleagues who are appreciated, valued, and respected. Our portfolio includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing our service quality and attracting the right colleagues who share our commitment to first-class care, aligned with our vision and values. For more details, please view our Strategy document.

To learn more about working for RDaSH and the benefits we offer, visit our website.

We are committed to inclusive cultures and value our people. Watch our Allyship Video on YouTube to find out more.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nina Brookman or Rachel Bowes
• Job titles: Clinical Team Leads
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]