Speech & Language Therapist - Outpatients & Community

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist in York to deliver care for patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and therapy, integrating community visits and outpatient clinics. Applicants need a full driving license and experience in a similar environment. The position offers generous benefits including NHS pension, holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Competence across diverse settings including community and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adult communication and swallowing disorders.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.

Skills

Assessment of communication disorders

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Management of swallowing disorders

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The Medical adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients, community and specialist services such as Stroke). You will be working with a varied caseload, including progressive neurology, frailty, dementia, respiratory, and other aetiologies. Work will be mixed across community visits and our specialist outpatient clinic space. The role will be based at York Hospital and will deliver input to patients in their own homes by providing assessment, differential diagnosis and management/therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence is required as the role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders in a community setting.
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to patients.
• Collaborate with Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy.
• Contribute to service development by leading on projects and supporting audits and research with Advanced Clinical Specialists.
• Contribute to providing engaging student placements.
• Participate in weekly SLT-led Videofluoroscopy clinics and regular team meetings.
• Be flexible with time and skills to respond to service needs; may involve some acute inpatient work.
• Full driving license and ability to transport yourself and your equipment independently across the region. Trust pool cars are available.

Requirements

• Experience and competence in adult speech, language and swallowing disorders across diverse settings.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation is expected. Discuss relocation package with recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance