Adult Speech and Language Therapist (Voice Team)
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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.
Interview Date: 6th March 2025
Contact Details: Rosamund Blaylock, Clinical Lead (Voice & Upper Airway Disorders, lpt.adultspeech@nhs.net, 0116 295 4692
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
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. 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 serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 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 can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. 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.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
002513
Job locations
Prince Philip House
Malabar Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 2NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Prince Philip House
Malabar Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 2NZ
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