Job summary
TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to
advertise an exciting Specialist Speech and Language Therapy post which
includes a number of development opportunities based at Sedgefield Community
Hospital. The Band 6 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the
successful applicant continues to develop a broad range of specialist dysphagia
competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
standards. We will provide professional development opportunities to enable career
development with a varied and interesting community caseload in a number of
different settings including out-patient, residential, nursing homes and
domicillary settings.
The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS
Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England,
serving a population of around 600,000 people.
We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a well-organised therapist who has
completed their post-basic dysphagia training and has experience of working
with both communication and swallowing impaired acute caseloads. 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
as well as holding an accredited post-basic dysphagia qualification or
equivalent. The post will offer oppourtunites to develop further specialist
skills in progressive neurological disease caseload and aquired neurology.
About us
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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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Speech 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 practice 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
Annual
Appraisal
In-Service
Training
Well-
resourced department with up to date technology
Good
access to communication aids/ ipads and apps
Mobile-working
laptop and mobile phone
Professional
Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
Weekly
SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
Good IT
access
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 the Trust website:
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Speech 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 practice 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
Annual
Appraisal
In-Service
Training
Well-
resourced department with up to date technology
Good
access to communication aids/ ipads and apps
Mobile-working
laptop and mobile phone
Professional
Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
Weekly
SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
Good IT
access
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 the Trust website:
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
