Job summary
We are looking for a newly or recently qualified Speech & Language Therapist with an interest in adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems. The work is with in-patients; stroke rehabilitation and other specialist areas at the Freeman Hospital and possibly RVI & Community as required.
Our candidate will enjoy team work and a varied and challenging caseload.
You will be well supported through induction and on-going professional development by an expert and friendly team. Dysphagia competency development will be a priority.
- Interview Date: 15th May 2025
-
37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- To manage a caseload of adults in the in-patient setting
- To assess communication and swallowing problems
- To set up care plans for patients with communication and / or swallowing problems.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside more experienced Speech & Language Therapists in providing a specialised service to patients with acquired neurological communication and swallowing problems at the Freeman.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside more experienced Speech & Language Therapists in providing a specialised service to patients with acquired neurological communication and swallowing problems at the Freeman.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in adults Familiarity with a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for adults
Desirable
- Audit and research principles
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to assess communication disorders
- Awareness of dysphagia management
- Basic teaching, training and presentation skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Dysphagia assessment skills
- Computer skills to an advanced level
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Undergraduate or previous speech and language therapy experience including work with an adult caseload
- Some experience of working with teams
- Experience of communication aids
Desirable
- Previous work experience with adults
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Licence to Practice from RCSLT
- Undergraduate dysphagia modules
Desirable
- Previous work experience with dysphagia
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in adults Familiarity with a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for adults
Desirable
- Audit and research principles
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to assess communication disorders
- Awareness of dysphagia management
- Basic teaching, training and presentation skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Dysphagia assessment skills
- Computer skills to an advanced level
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Undergraduate or previous speech and language therapy experience including work with an adult caseload
- Some experience of working with teams
- Experience of communication aids
Desirable
- Previous work experience with adults
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Licence to Practice from RCSLT
- Undergraduate dysphagia modules
Desirable
- Previous work experience with dysphagia
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
