Job summary
The Speech and Language Therapy team at Scarborough and Bridlington hospitals are looking for a newly qualified or experienced band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team.
Working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, our work spans across acute wards, our inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit, and community settings. As a team, we have an established SLT-led Videofluoroscopy clinic and are in the process of setting up a brand new FEES service. We offer evidenced based therapies such as expiratory muscle strength training, so opportunities to shape your learning and clinical practice will also be available.
We are passionate about evidence-based, high quality care for our patients, and run a regular journal club to ensure we have devoted time for continuous professional development.
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional.
Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you will be assigned a preceptee who will coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning.
Main duties of the job
In this varied role, you would be supported by a team manager, a professional lead, clinical leads, Band 6 Senior SLTs, and have access to peer support from Band 5 colleagues.
The successful candidate will be joining an SLT team working across all of the settings mentioned above.
There will be excellent training and development opportunities, scope to lead in areas of service development, as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system.
Please make contact if you would like to talk about working in our team, arrange a visit or if you need any other information about the post.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate training within speech and language therapy or a specialist area
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities including reflection
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in completing assessment, delivering clinical interventions and evaluating outcomes within speech and language therapy (could be within student placements).
- Evidence of reflective practice from work experience or student placements
- Evidence of robust knowledgebase relevant to role that applies to the management of a range of conditions.
Desirable
- NHS experience through placement and/or employment work
- Experience of relevant audit projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable
- Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate training within speech and language therapy or a specialist area
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities including reflection
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in completing assessment, delivering clinical interventions and evaluating outcomes within speech and language therapy (could be within student placements).
- Evidence of reflective practice from work experience or student placements
- Evidence of robust knowledgebase relevant to role that applies to the management of a range of conditions.
Desirable
- NHS experience through placement and/or employment work
- Experience of relevant audit projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable
- Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
