Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join our small team, We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking, passionate individual , to provide excellent patient care, evidence based practice and support development of services .



Our service provides assessment, advice, therapy and education for those with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. We offer appointments by home visit, telephone, and video as well as outpatient clinics. Our caseload includes neurological degenerative conditions, stroke services, care homes and two community hospitals.



We cover Scarborough, Filey, Ryedale, Pocklington and Whitby and work alongside other community therapy and nursing services. The work base location and split of geographical caseload will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.



The preferred option for base is Scarborough Prospect Road YO12 7LB, however we are able to discuss options for the appointable candidate.



Please note a UK driving licence and being able to travel independently between sites is essential for this role.



If you feel this is the next step for you we would love to hear from you.



Part time hours would be considered for this post.

The main duties of the role will include:

To provide life-changing treatment, support and care for adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. You'll help people who, for physical or psychological reasons, have problems speaking and communicating.



To provide a high quality, comprehensive service in line with the guidance of the Humber NHS Foundation Trust, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. The paramount concern being the well-being of clients



To continue to demonstrate specialist clinical skills in practice and provide support and advice re the delivery of care in partnership with patients, relatives, staff, managers, and externally with other agencies



We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website



We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.



We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.



We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.



Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.



We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.



From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.



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For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification.