Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Community (H & R)

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. You will join a supportive team, working independently with outpatients facing communication and swallowing difficulties. The role offers training in dysphagia and a chance to make a significant impact on patient rehabilitation in a rural area.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling services

Staff recognition programs

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and access to a car are essential.
• Experience in working with patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive clinical services for adults with speech, language, and swallowing needs.
• Delivering outpatient appointments and domiciliary visits.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Compassionate nature

Job description

An exciting position has arisen within our community Speech and Language Therapy Team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic team player to join our busy department based at Friarage Hospital in a new Band 5 role.

About the Role

You will join a friendly and supportive team. The role involves working independently with outpatients who have communication and swallowing difficulties (dependent on training). Due to the department's busy nature, suitable applicants must be organized and flexible within a varied working day.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature, with excellent communication skills. The role involves independent community work, so a valid driving license and access to a car are essential.

Responsibilities

1. Providing comprehensive clinical services for adults in the Hambleton and Richmondshire area, including patients with speech, language, and swallowing needs.
2. Delivering outpatient appointments, domiciliary and care home visits, and possibly virtual consultations.
3. Working with patients with diagnoses such as stroke, neurological disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and others.
4. Ensuring access to and maintenance of augmentative/alternative communication aids.
5. Working within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient rehabilitation.
6. Delivering education and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Additional Information

Training in dysphagia will be provided if needed. The H & R SLT team covers a large rural geographical area.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust values kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality. We offer a supportive work culture, staff recognition programs, and employee wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services.

Important Notes

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Check visa sponsorship criteria before applying.
• No relocation packages are available for this role.

Contact for Further Details

Name: Karen Woodford
Job Title: Adult SLT Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]