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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
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We have a great opportunity in Adult Speech and Language Therapy, enabling us to recruit a Band 5/6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) wishing to work in our Croydon Adult Community SLT Service area. Videofluorosopy training and/or participation in this rota as well as joint work within a supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems following neurological events working primarily in an out-patient setting.
The post holder will be working in the Community base but may be asked to work , reflecting the Integrated care approach to our patients.
The post holder will receive excellent support from the Service and a firm commitment to continuing professional development. The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Croydon has Reflective Practice groups arranged, regular in-service meetings and a good social support network.
We would consider applications from newly qualified / Band 5 Therapists, if you wish to apply for the post.
Croydon is a dynamic town with links to Central London and the South Coast. The town center has good shopping, dining and entertainment facilities.
Interview date: 23rd November 2023
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Part-time
Band 6 *Band 5 SLT applicants will be considered to work towards Band 6*
At a Specialist level to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties
To work as a member of the team, to provide an efficient, effective and co-
ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
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QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
EXPERIENCE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of Dysphagia work
RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE/ AWARENESS SKILLS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Measuring effectiveness
- VF observations
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Mary O'Hara
- Teitl y swydd
- Operational Clinical Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 020 8401 3130
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Caroline Jeffries-Shaw
020 8401 3103
Rhestr swyddi gyda Croydon Health Services NHS Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector