Speech And Language Therapist in Middlesbrough

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist Grade: Band 6 Trust: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: The James Cook University Hospital. Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.30-16.30 Pay rate: £20.88 Are you a passionate and driven Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real difference in people\'s lives? We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, providing high-quality care to a range of patients. Role Details: · To provide a specialist clinical Speech & Language Therapy service within the stroke specialism as part of the South Tees Stroke Service, within the framework of clinical governance. · To provide specialist communication and / or swallowing assessment and intervention for other patients with a range of medical conditions as part of the South Tees Adult Speech & Language Therapy inpatient ‘acute dysphagia’ service. This could be across a range of settings including acute and community hospitals and in outpatient clinics. · To work flexibly as part of the South Tees Stroke Service and as part of the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team to meet the needs of the service. · To assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients & maintain associated records. · To keep accurate clinical records of therapeutic interventions in accordance with Trust policy and local / national standards. The Successful Candidate Will: · Hold a Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent · Be HCPC registered · Have previous NHS experience at a band 6 level · Have post graduate dysphagia training · Basic IT skills and competence (ability to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, e-mail and internet) · Significant post-graduate experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders including after stroke and with other medical disorders In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of · Relevant Qualifications · Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage. The benefits we can offer you in return: · Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. · Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. · Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider · First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. · Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. · Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. · Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy. · Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. · Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England