Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6242871/176-F-6242871 |
Summary
This exciting position has become available as a result of service expansion and is ideal for an Speech and Language Therapist with prior experience, including in other settings. There will be chances to engage in work across the bustling general wards and participate in regular videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES services.
Our Speech and Language Therapy team are known for a friendly and supportive environment. We hold regular cross-site team meetings with a strong emphasis on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), covering a variety of dysphagia and communication topics.
This specialized role operates across the inpatient wards, offering advanced expertise in addressing acute speech, communication, and swallowing issues.
Responsibilities include conducting specialised and tailored clinical assessments, devising management and rehabilitation plans tailored to individual patient needs. Additionally, they provide support for mental capacity assessments and offer guidance to the medical and nutrition teams regarding dysphagia risks and prognosis. This aids in facilitating efficient patient flow, identifying and managing risks effectively, particularly in the acute inpatient setting.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
For further details of this role please see the Job description and Person Specification attached to the role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024