Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent, Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work in the Community Treatment Teams within Northumberland.
We welcome applicants who have experience working with adults with mental health issues although this is not essential. It is essential that applicants are registered as a Speech and Language Therapist and have previous experience working within a mental health, learning disability or neurodevelopmental setting and/or team. We are interested in appointing a dedicated and committed individual who can demonstrate their ability to engage and work collaboratively with others/partner agencies and understand complex systems in order to support effective pathways.
About the Role
CTT's provide care, treatment and assessment for adults with complex, moderate to severe needs over the whole of Northumberland.
The multi-disciplinary team comprises a highly skilled and experienced workforce of consultant psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, art therapists and support workers. The team are dedicated, compassionate and always put young people and their families at the centre of everything they do.
You will provide specialist SALT assessment, intervention and recommendations for adults accessing these services. You will work as an integral member of the CTT MDT and support the ongoing development of the SALT provision in the service.
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Responsibilities
- Provide specialist SALT assessment, intervention, and recommendations for adults accessing these services.
- Work as an integral member of the CTT MDT.
- Support the ongoing development of the SALT provision in the service.
- Liaise closely with fellow professionals to address communication difficulties as part of a holistic, service user-centred service.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions.
- Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Work independently.
Requirements
- Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Previous experience working within a mental health, learning disability, or neurodevelopmental setting and/or team.
- Qualifications and experience relevant in this clinical field.
- Ability to work well as part of a close team and independently.
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with others/partner agencies and understand complex systems.
Location
The post will be based at West Farm House in Cramlington, Northumberland.
About the Trust
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust continues to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
You will join a small, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in established, multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to providing the best quality service to our patients. We actively encourage professional development and provide opportunities for all in the Speech and Language Therapy team to contribute to the development of the service.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive induction period.
- Access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews.
- Active engagement in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
- Opportunities for professional development.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Gillian Ellison
- Job title: CCM
- Email address: gillian.ellison@cntw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07444283554
Applicants are also encouraged to contact the team prior to application to find out more about the post.
For further information about the opportunity and an informal discussion, please contact:
- Name: Sophie Alexander
- Job title: SALT Lead for Northumberland CTT's
- Email address: sophie.alexander@cntw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01670 844700
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