Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Voice Team

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Voice and Dysfluency Team. We know that these jobs don't come up very often and are happy to consider a developing Band 5/6 post if Voice is the area you would like to work in.

You will work in a small specialist team which is part of the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. The core role will be working with Dysphonia, however there will be opportunities to develop your skills in working with Upper Airway Disorders (Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction and Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome) and Dysfluency. Training and support is provided to develop these skills.

Therapy is provided in clinics in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. There are evening group therapy courses for adults who stammer if you choose to work with that caseload.

The Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service is a friendly supportive team. It is county-wide with good links with our acute hospital colleagues and supported by a dedicated administration team to provide a high-quality service to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We have around 30 clinical staff from Bands 4 to 8a. Our priority is on patient centred, holistic care and we understand the importance of supporting staff to develop their skills and interests.

Main duties of the job

To provide assessment and therapy for adults with Voice Disorders, Upper Airway Disorders and Dysfluency (optional)
To liaise with other professionals involved in patients' care as appropriate.

To continue to develop your knowledge and skills, a process which we prioritise through a commitment to CPD in both internal and external training with protected time for CPD / professional reflection / mandatory training. Your development is supported by your annual appraisal and regular clinical and managerial supervision.
To work both independently and as part of a team, being part of regular team meetings and contributing to the excellent support network which underpins our Service.
To be involved with service / quality improvement projects / research to develop different ways of working to enhance the care we provide.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0551

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Malabar Road

Leicester

LE1 2NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
HCPC licence to practise
Registered member of RCSLT
Knowledge of Dysphonia

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with a Voice caseload

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
HCPC licence to practise
Registered member of RCSLT
Knowledge of Dysphonia

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with a Voice caseload

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.