Speech and Language Therapist - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom - North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

You will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of working with adults with acquired communication difficulties.

You will ideally have experience working with swallowing disorders with post-basic dysphagia competencies.

This post will provide you the opportunity to work with a diverse range of communication and swallowing disorders associated with a range of clinical conditions, including long term neurological conditions, dementia and stroke, in acute and community clinical settings.

This role will involve working with a busy clinical caseload, working independently and as part of a team.

The adult speech and language therapy team is a small but supportive and enthusiastic team of therapists and assistants supported by admin, and a speech and language therapy team lead, with leadership and support from a senior clinical professional.

Excellent speech and language therapy support is provided within the department, with regular staff meetings, peer supervision groups and a strong commitment to continued professional development.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

You will provide high quality, evidence based assessment and treatment to adults with swallowing disorders and a range of communication disorders.

You will be able to plan, implement and evaluate individualised therapy plans to meet the needs of clients, with support as required from clinical lead therapists.

You will be able to plan and deliver training and supervision to team members, other professionals, carers, volunteers etc, involved in the care of a patient, with support as required from the lead therapist.

This post will provide opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills, and opportunity to work with a range of clinical conditions.

Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel independently across the locality is essential.

We would welcome informal visits to find out more about our team and the role. To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact Catherine Walker, Operational Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy on