Job summary We would love you to come and join our acute speech and language therapy teams in Salford for a 12 -month Fixed Term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is part time hours (30 hours) and would be well suited to someone requiring a flexible working pattern. You will part of the acute SLT team offering Speech and Language Therapy provision for patients across the acute medical and surgical wards. We also provide input to the acute neuro and neuro surgical wards. This post will require you to have skills in managing adults with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. Alongside this, you will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute service development and quality improvement programs. We are keen to pursue innovative treatments within SLT as well as be involved in research. We are looking for a like minded individual to come and join us. All applicants must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the RCSLT. Main duties of the job You will provide assessment, treatment and management of adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders. Previous experience of working with adults would be an advantage but we are happy to take applications from Newly-Qualified Therapists. We would welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about providing a quality service to our patients and who are willing to grow their knowledge and skills in these clinical areas. In return, we will provide supervision, protected CPD time and a preceptorship programme to support completion of the RCSLT newly qualified competencies. There is a strong network of and 5 SLTs across the Northern Care Alliance and you will have access to this peer, supportive group. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-SCO-P130-25 Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent Desirable Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses MRCSLT Post basic training in dysphagia. Awareness of RCSLT competencies. Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Relevant undergraduate / postgraduate experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. Relevant experience at undergraduate / postgraduate level of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Understands principles of evidence-based practice Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance / audit Works in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times. Desirable Relevant experience in relation to development of speech and language therapy skills outside of undergraduate placements Experience working in the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area Awareness of limitations and will seek support Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload and has the ability to cope with working in a stressful environment Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal). Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers / clinical supervisor Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates flexibility and initiative. Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent Desirable Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses MRCSLT Post basic training in dysphagia. Awareness of RCSLT competencies. Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Relevant undergraduate / postgraduate experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. Relevant experience at undergraduate / postgraduate level of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Understands principles of evidence-based practice Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance / audit Works in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times. Desirable Relevant experience in relation to development of speech and language therapy skills outside of undergraduate placements Experience working in the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area Awareness of limitations and will seek support Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload and has the ability to cope with working in a stressful environment Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal). Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers / clinical supervisor Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates flexibility and initiative. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)