East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Band 6/Development Band 6 Community
Remote working will be considered. Some attendance at base is required for meetings and training as a minimum.
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?
- Protected CPD Time: Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
- Innovative Learning: Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST.
- Integrated Service: Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
- Collaborative Team: Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.
Role
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:
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- Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
- Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
- Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360° cameras.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Laura Jones
Job title: Head of Service - Speech and Language Therapy
Email address: laura.jones39@nhs.net
Telephone number: 03001314500
Karen Davidson
Team Lead
Adult Speech and Language Therapy
Tel: 0300 131 4419
Mob: 07815481128
Email: karen.davidson16@nhs.net
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