Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

East London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 January 2025

Job summary

See advert attachment and job descriptions for further details.

Based in hospital covering inpatient caseload and videofluoroscopy clinics.

Band 6 role but willing to accept band 5 if no suitable band 6 applicants. Therefore both band 5 and 6 JDs attached.

Main duties of the job

see advert attachment for further details.

Band 6 role but willing to accept band 5 if no suitable band 6 applicants. Therefore both band 5 and 6 JDs attached

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB6832682

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached advert and job description for further details.

Based in hospital covering inpatient caseload and videofluoroscopy clinics.

Band 6 role but willing to accept band 5 if no suitable band 6 applicants. Therefore both band 5 and 6 JDs attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached advert and job description for further details.

Based in hospital covering inpatient caseload and videofluoroscopy clinics.

Band 6 role but willing to accept band 5 if no suitable band 6 applicants. Therefore both band 5 and 6 JDs attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree
  • Dysphagia qualified

Desirable

  • Videofluoroscopy competencies

Eligibility to work in the Uk

Essential

  • Has right to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

  • Assessing and treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree
  • Dysphagia qualified

Desirable

  • Videofluoroscopy competencies

Eligibility to work in the Uk

Essential

  • Has right to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

  • Assessing and treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Service Manager

Seema Khan

seema.khan1@nhs.net

07741703804

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB6832682

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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