Job summary
Job Overview
Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex SLT service. This position is available as a Band 6/Band 6 Development post.
Why Join Us?
- Protected CPD Time: Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
- Innovative Learning: Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST
- Integrated Service: Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
- Collaborative Team: Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.
Exciting New Opportunity: Spearheading Mental Health Integration
This role also offers a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new service area focused on supporting clients with SLT needs and mental health challenges. You will collaborate with external mental health services to develop a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care. As a key contributor, you will have the opportunity to conduct audits, evaluate service effectiveness, and shape the future of this innovative service, making a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and the wider healthcare landscape.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who has completed their NQP competencies (ideally with post-basic dysphagia training) and is looking for their next step. This role will allow you to:
- Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
- Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
- Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360 cameras.
About us
- Career Growth: We offer a comprehensive in-service education program, supported by close links with the University of Brighton and other academic institutions.
- Relocation Support: A relocation package is available for successful candidates--details can be discussed during the interview.
- Progressive Environment: We actively promote staff development through postgraduate courses, CENs, and in-house clinical forums.
If this interests you, East Sussex may have just the opportunity you are looking for. See what some of our recent Band 5's say about working in ESHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bFEbUUIyZk&feature=youtu.be
Speech and Language Therapy Services | Why come and work in ESHT? - YouTube
With the developments in East Sussex Integrated Care System delivering transformation plans to meet local needs, it is an exciting time to be part of a large county wide service setting the direction and vision for future SLT services.
Join our award-winning team and take the next step in your SLT career in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have you completed your NQPs & are starting to look for a new post to give you the opportunity to develop your skills & specialise in managing people with swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting?
There is potential to gain some experience in the acute setting if desirable.
Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision & support to attend relevant CENs & external training opportunities?
Would you like to be part of a county wide acute & community SLT service managed & professionally lead by a practising SLT? East Sussex Speech & Language Therapy service is an integrated community & acute trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have you completed your NQPs & are starting to look for a new post to give you the opportunity to develop your skills & specialise in managing people with swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting?
There is potential to gain some experience in the acute setting if desirable.
Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision & support to attend relevant CENs & external training opportunities?
Would you like to be part of a county wide acute & community SLT service managed & professionally lead by a practising SLT? East Sussex Speech & Language Therapy service is an integrated community & acute trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal, including accuracy and attention to detail
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
- Motivated to work flexibly with an inter-professional framework
- Evidence of ability to use own initiative with boundaries of role.
- Experience of lone working
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
- Experience of training other professionals
- Experience of MDT/Inter-professional working
- Expereience of client centred goals
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of mentoring students/assistants
- Experience of working virtually with patients
- Experience of using Systmone electronic patient system
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
- Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist RCSLT dysphagia competency framework to work independently
Desirable
Other
Essential
- To be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
- Reliable work record
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal, including accuracy and attention to detail
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
- Motivated to work flexibly with an inter-professional framework
- Evidence of ability to use own initiative with boundaries of role.
- Experience of lone working
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
- Experience of training other professionals
- Experience of MDT/Inter-professional working
- Expereience of client centred goals
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of mentoring students/assistants
- Experience of working virtually with patients
- Experience of using Systmone electronic patient system
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
- Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist RCSLT dysphagia competency framework to work independently
Desirable
Other
Essential
- To be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
- Reliable work record
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
