Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 specialist speech and language therapist in our acute team based at Bedford Hospital. The post will be predominantly based on the acute wards. A band 5 to 6 development post will be considered for this role. Please see attachment for full advert & JD/PS for both band 5 and 6. 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 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 Member of RCSLT Desirable 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 Experience of working within an MDT Experience of assessing for and use of AAC Desirable Experience of FEES interpretation Supervising junior staff/students Devised and delivered training Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to work independently and prioritise own workload Established knowledge of broad range of assessment tools Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy Degree Dysphagia qualified Desirable Videofluoroscopy competencies Member of RCSLT Desirable 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 Experience of working within an MDT Experience of assessing for and use of AAC Desirable Experience of FEES interpretation Supervising junior staff/students Devised and delivered training Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to work independently and prioritise own workload Established knowledge of broad range of assessment tools 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)