Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service to provide input into the inpatients wards for working aged adults and older people service. This is a 9-month fixed term post to cover maternity leave. The base for this post is Newcastle working into St Nicholas Hospital and the Campus for Ageing and Vitality (CAV).
The team cover working age adults and older people wards across Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland working with patients who have complex cognitive and functional mental health difficulties.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be confident in providing high quality, evidence based assessments and interventions and possess excellent communication and organisational skills as well as have the ability to work independently.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams, clients, carers and other professionals to provide integrated support for communication and dysphagia issues providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation as required. You will support local teams in providing high-quality therapy input.
You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex communication needs and other disabilities within a variety of settings and environments.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to speech and language therapy to other members of the team including stakeholders.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. You will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals with different levels of qualifications and clinical knowledge and experience to join our team.
You will join a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in established, multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to providing the best quality service to our patients. We actively encourage professional development and provide opportunities for all in the Speech and Language Therapy team to contribute to the development of the service.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with the clinical lead for the team and will provide clinical supervision, support and leadership for other members of the team as designated.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 8th May 2025
Closing date : 22nd May 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with the clinical lead for the team and will provide clinical supervision, support and leadership for other members of the team as designated.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 8th May 2025
Closing date : 22nd May 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses/CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users within this clinical area
- Commitment and experience of collaborative working in partnership both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking appraisals
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses/CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users within this clinical area
- Commitment and experience of collaborative working in partnership both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking appraisals
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
