Job Summary
Are you an innovative Speech and Language Therapist? Do you have a passion for Stroke? Would you like to join an energetic and supportive team? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist in Stroke who shares our Trust values (kindness, openness and commitment to excellence) to:
* Lead our team of Speech & Language therapists to provide excellent care to patients, develop their clinical skills and explore new ways of working with this client group.
Our team mission is to have a skilled and confident workforce of therapists, which enable person-centred, safe, effective and sustainable care through collaborative relationships with our service users and partner agencies. We are supportive, helpful and respectful to each other and passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients.
Please Note: The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality and Trust sites during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy.
Main Duties of the Job
Based in York Hospital, and working in York and Scarborough Hospitals and across the sites of our Trust, in this role you will:
* Hold a clinical workload across sites and settings, delivering highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice, working closely with patients and their carers and other professionals in Health and Social Care.
* Have responsibility for embedding best practice across the Speech & Language Therapy team by:
o Supporting colleagues to develop their clinical skills and practice within Stroke.
o Auditing the quality of care to people within this client group.
o Reviewing research and innovations in the clinical care of this client group.
* Support the Team Manager and AHP Senior Operational Manager in monitoring and evaluating service capacity and delivery.
* You will also be part of our leadership team of Advanced Clinical Specialists, supporting and leading quality improvement projects that link with our team vision and objectives.
* Be committed to raising the profile of our team and profession, through supporting quality placements as part of student education and participation in local and regional professional networks.
About Us
Our Benefits
* 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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* 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 from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Date Posted
06 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
419-7020616-CL-MY
Job Locations
York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE
Employer's Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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