Job summary
Job Overview
Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex SLT service. This position is available as a Band 6/Band 6 Development post.
Why Join Us?
1. Protected CPD Time : Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
2. Innovative Learning : Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST
3. Integrated Service : Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
4. Collaborative Team : Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.
Exciting New Opportunity: Spearheading Mental Health Integration
This role also offers a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new service area focused on supporting clients with SLT needs and mental health challenges. You will collaborate with external mental health services to develop a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care. As a key contributor, you will have the opportunity to conduct audits, evaluate service effectiveness, and shape the future of this innovative service, making a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and the wider healthcare landscape.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who has completed their NQP competencies (ideally with post-basic dysphagia training) and is looking for their next step. This role will allow you to:
5. Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
6. Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
7. Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
8. Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360 cameras.
About us
9. Career Growth : We offer a comprehensive in-service education program, supported by close links with the University of Brighton and other academic institutions.
10. Relocation Support : A relocation package is available for successful candidates--details can be discussed during the interview.
11. Progressive Environment : We actively promote staff development through postgraduate courses, CENs, and in-house clinical forums.
If this interests you, East Sussex may have just the opportunity you are looking for. See what some of our recent Band 5's say about working in ESHT
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With the developments in East Sussex Integrated Care System delivering transformation plans to meet local needs, it is an exciting time to be part of a large county wide service setting the direction and vision for future SLT services.
Join our award-winning team and take the next step in your SLT career in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have you completed your NQPs & are starting to look for a new post to give you the opportunity to develop your skills & specialise in managing people with swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting?
There is potential to gain some experience in the acute setting if desirable.
Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision & support to attend relevant CENs & external training opportunities?
Would you like to be part of a county wide acute & community SLT service managed & professionally lead by a practising SLT? East Sussex Speech & Language Therapy service is an integrated community & acute trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
12. Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
13. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
14. Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
15. Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
16. Good organisational and time management skills
17. Good presentation skills both written and verbal, including accuracy and attention to detail
18. Negotiation and problem-solving skills
19. The ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
20. Motivated to work flexibly with an inter-professional framework
21. Evidence of ability to use own initiative with boundaries of role.
22. Experience of lone working
Experience
Essential
23. Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
24. To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
25. Experience of training other professionals
26. Experience of MDT/Inter-professional working
27. Expereience of client centred goals
Desirable
28. Experience of working within a community setting
29. Experience of mentoring students/assistants
30. Experience of working virtually with patients
31. Experience of using Systmone electronic patient system
Qualifications
Essential
32. Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
33. Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
34. Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
35. Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
36. Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist RCSLT dysphagia competency framework to work independently
Desirable
37. Speak Out! Training
Other
Essential
38. To be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
39. Reliable work record
40. Enhanced