Bank Speech and Language Therapist (ALD)
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a bank band 7 speech and language therapist to work in our Adult Learning Disabilities (ALD) team based in North Yorkshire. This is a community role and involves working in a close multidisciplinary team with psychology, psychiatry, physio, nursing, admin and occupational therapy colleagues and offer a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary working.
This post will be based in the beautiful city of York covering the areas of York and Selby. You will join the small SLT team of 3 SLTs. York is a lovely place to work with great train links.
This role involves managing a caseload of clients with both communication and/or swallowing difficulties at a highly specialist level, but there may also be opportunities to work in specialist areas such as dementia, signing, paediatric to adult transition and audiology. Experience of working with clients using AAC, supported communication, intensive interaction and Talking Mats is highly beneficial.
There will be opportunities to provide training to internal and external teams, both client specific and more generally.
Leadership skills in this role would be valuable as there is an SLTA in the team who can support both clinically and with developing resources.There is regular supervision available and monthly ALD operational/clinical team meetings.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder independently provides a highly specialist clinical service to Adults who have a Learning disability who have Speech, Language and Dysphagia Disorders
- To work as part of the Multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Service
- To provide training, direct and indirect / support to other professionals relating to communication and swallowing disorders
- To design therapy programmes and provide clinical support to the Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers as required
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To assess, diagnose, develop, implement and evaluate highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment and care programmes / plans for clients with communication, swallowing and feeding disorders
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
The ALD teams work in the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust premises and use their systems and processes. However, management and support is provided by HDFT.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-CCS-0647C
Job locations
Systems House
Concord Way
York
YO30 4XT
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Systems House
Concord Way
York
YO30 4XT
Employer's website
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