Speech and Language Therapist

are looking for a well-organised therapist who would like to develop post-basic

dysphagia and communication rehab skills

with an interesting neurological caseload in a range of acute and community

settings including nursing homes, residential homes, domiciliary visiting and

out-patients. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and

Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be

committed to continuing professional development. We will provide professional

development opportunities to enable career development and support completion

of NQP competencies. The Trust also offers a preceptorship programme which is

proven to help support and develop new staff with a carousel of CPD

opportunities

and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced

colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer

supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to

patients across all settings. You will

help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to

the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community

professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer

you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular

management supervision and peer support groups

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with

up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/

iPad and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile

phone

Professional Lead in Speech and

Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

If successful

you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available

on request.

Please note

this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS)

To apply

please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH

NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN

REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has

core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it

expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on

http: //www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively

welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote

equal opportunities.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those

who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has

been unsuccessful.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Qualifications

Essential: - Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT

Experience

Essential: - Relevant working/ placement experience

Statutory Registration

Essential: - Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Special Requirements

Essential: - Able to travel independently countywide; - Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge