This post provides an exciting opportunity for an appropriately skilled speech and language therapist ( SLT ) to move into a highly specialist role within the clinical areas of long term neurological conditions ( LTC ), joining our dynamic team of Band 7 leaders across community SLT services.
0.6 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT post in the Mid Notts Community Team based at Mansfield Community Hospital; For an applicant requiring full-time hours, please contact for further information as it may be possible to support this request as there are other local vacancies within this specialty.
To provide a Highly Specialist SLT Service to Mid Nottinghamshire Community patients who have a communication or swallowing impairment due to long term neurological conditions.
To take a lead role in assessment and treatment of a caseload of patients with complex communication and swallowing needs, also supporting the other pathways at times when there is greater need.
To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and therapy where appropriate and to engage with the agencies that can support service users and their carers during their rehabilitation journey
To provide day-to-day co-ordination, support and clinical supervision of Speech and Language Therapists, SLT assistants, and students.
To contribute to service development initiatives and audit where appropriate.
To keep up to date with innovation in AAC equipment and App development
To facilitate diverse and high-quality therapy placements across the service, support staff to develop and enjoy positive roles and experiences as therapy clinical educators which contributes to key AHP workforce strategies.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist skills within the clinical area of long term conditions, however a background of working within Stroke and Specialist Medicine and Dementia would also be advantageous. They will have experience of working with patients who have both communication and swallowing disorders, in community settings. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership; take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a complex and diverse caseload of patients, and provide day-to-day co-ordination, support, clinical supervision and appraisal of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists, SLT assistants, and students. They will coordinate and deliver specialist training to other professionals, as required, and will become involved in service-wide initiatives related to their clinical specialism
The role also involves working closely with other Band 7 team leaders across the South and Mid-Notts Community Teams. The post holder would be expected to contribute to ongoing service development, innovation and improvement.
The successful post-holder will have experience of working in the community and enjoy working as part of a uni-professional team. The post holder will have experience of managing patients with long term progressive conditions, be able to identify patients’ needs, and offer appropriate packages of care. They will also have experience of supervising SLT assistants and junior SLTs. They will have experience of using AAC in a clinical setting and using technology therapeutically.
The SLT department offers close support from other team members and a peer supervision programme. Line management will be provided by the Head of Service. We are a large Nottinghamshire county wide service which provides opportunities to further develop specialist skills and knowledge.
You must have :
• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council – License to Practice
• Registered as a member of RCSLT
The post-holder will be required, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, domiciliary visits etc. However, there has been an increase in the opportunity for home working and the use of digital technology allowing meetings and supervision to take place via Microsoft Teams. This platform has also been used to provide individual patient assessment and management, also group therapy.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025
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