Main area: Speech And Language Therapy (SALT) Grade Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (up until February 2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time hours and flexible working will be considered)
Job ref: 263-SS24-112-LB
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Walkergate Park Hospital
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service to provide input into the Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS). This is a fixed term 12-month position to cover maternity leave. The base for this post will be Walkergate Park Hospital in Newcastle.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their specialist clinical experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy within these services, whilst providing excellent, high-quality input.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, clients, carers and other professionals to provide specialised assessment and provision of augmentative and alternative communication systems.
You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions in the field of AAC and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex communication and other disabilities within a variety of settings and environments.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. You will provide informal training, coaching and support to individuals, their families and other professionals. You will also lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes for local speech and language therapy teams.
You will work closely with the clinical lead for the team and will provide clinical supervision, support and leadership for other members of the team as designated.
Regular support and supervision will be available, as well as training and development opportunities. You will be expected to actively engage in this and the continuing professional development process. The post involves significant travel across the North East of England and North Cumbria.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and up to date HCPC registration
* Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and CPD to Masters level equivalence
* Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
* Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
* Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
* Evidence of effective organisational skills
* Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
* Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
* Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
* Demonstrate change management skills
* Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
* Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience and ability to work within MDTs
* Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
* Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
* Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
* Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the team prior to interview to find out more about the opportunities available.
Name: Kate Laws
Job title: Team Lead for Regional Communication Aid Service
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 0191 2875240
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