Description

• Job title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Services.

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• Employer: States of Guernsey.

• Location: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St Martin’s, Guernsey, GY4 6UU, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £47,860 – £64,615 per annum (Band 6).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site/field-based, with responsibilities across hospital, rehabilitation, continuing care and community settings.

• Job overview:

  • The States of Guernsey is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join its Adult Speech and Language Therapy team.

  • The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for adults experiencing speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.

  • The role involves managing a varied clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions and working with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

  • The postholder will also contribute to service development, provide clinical guidance to junior colleagues and students, and promote high standards of patient-centred care across Guernsey.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults with complex speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Develop, implement and evaluate specialised treatment and care programmes.

• Manage an independent clinical caseload and monitor patients’ progress.

• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and management.

• Recognise changes in patients’ conditions and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Guide and advise other healthcare professionals on specialist patient care.

• Promote patient involvement in treatment planning and decision-making.

• Educate patients, families and carers on communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.

• Maintain professional standards and contribute to clinical governance.

• Participate in risk management, patient safety and quality improvement activities.

• Provide dysphagia cover for the Adult Disability Service when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with a Certificate to Practise.

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the States of Guernsey Public Health Department.

• Postgraduate dysphagia training qualification or equivalent undergraduate competencies at Level 5.2 of the 2025 Speech and Language Therapist Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework.

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.

• Ability to manage complex patient needs independently.

• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £47,860–£64,615.

• Permanent full-time employment opportunity.

• Attractive relocation assistance policy.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Access to modern healthcare facilities and clinical resources.

• Excellent training opportunities and professional registration support.

• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical expertise.

• Healthy work-life balance and opportunities to deliver patient-centred care.

• Opportunity to work across different healthcare settings and collaborate with other health and social care professionals.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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