Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Join a specialist team of speech and language therapists providing services across the Trust’s adult mental health wards.

• Deliver high-quality speech and language therapy to adults experiencing mental health conditions, dementia and other complex needs.

• Manage a varied caseload involving dementia, acquired neurological conditions, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and mental health conditions.

• Conduct specialist assessments and provide appropriate interventions for people with communication difficulties and swallowing disorders.

• Support ward staff to improve their skills and competencies in identifying and managing patients’ communication and swallowing needs.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including professionals in social care, primary care and specialist secondary services.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based care pathways.

• Work with and receive clinical support from experienced speech and language therapists, including the Principal Speech and Language Therapist.

• Support student speech and language therapists where opportunities arise.

• Be based at Langley Green Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites for meetings and training.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised degree, master’s qualification or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.

• Have current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and a valid licence to practise.

• Be a registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

• Have completed specialist short courses related to dementia or mental health.

• Hold a post-basic qualification in dysphagia.

• Possess postgraduate experience as a speech and language therapist working with adults with acquired conditions.

• Have significant postgraduate experience managing complex caseloads involving communication difficulties and dysphagia.

• Have experience working under the supervision of a clinical specialist in dementia or mental health.

• Demonstrate experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Be able to assess complex communication and swallowing needs and plan appropriate interventions.

• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.

• Be willing to travel to other Trust sites when required.

• Pass the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered, subject to eligibility.

• Professional development: Excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

• Clinical supervision: Support from experienced speech and language therapists and specialist clinical leaders.

• Supportive working environment: Join a collaborative team with dedicated and supportive leadership.

• Specialist experience: Develop expertise in mental health, dementia, acquired neurological conditions and complex communication needs.

• Skills development: Access support and CPD to address gaps in specialist knowledge and clinical skills.

• Career development: Opportunities to support student therapists and develop professional supervision and teaching experience.

• Evidence-based practice: Work within a service committed to developing clear, evidence-based care pathways.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work with professionals across healthcare, social care and specialist services throughout Sussex.

How to Apply;

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