Speech and Language Therapist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 April 2025

Job summary

TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Speech and Language Therapy 12 month fixed term post which includes a number of development opportunities at Bishop Auckland Hospital including stroke rehabilitation and elderly care with oppourtunities to develop competencies in dysphagia within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy team. The Band 5 12 month fixed term post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant develops a broad range of skills that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards.

The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a well-organised therapist who is interested in working with communication and swallowing impaired (with support) stroke rehabilitation and elderly care caseloads. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development. The successful post-holder will have many CPD oppourtunites, access to Trust preceptorship and support to complete RCSLT NQP competencies if required.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2425-1422

Job locations

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to patients across all settings.

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with up to date technology

Good access to communication aids/ ipads and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone

Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.

Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS) formerly

To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with up to date technology

Good access to communication aids/ ipads and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone

Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.

Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS) formerly

To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.

Statutory Registration

Essential

Health Professionals Council License to Practice

Experience

Essential

Relevant working/ placement experience.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.

Statutory Registration

Essential

Health Professionals Council License to Practice

Experience

Essential

Relevant working/ placement experience.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service

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.