Job Description

Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments in the surgery speciality (this includes ENT/Voice, acute inpatients inc. critical care and Head and Neck cancer)



We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Surgical Speech and Language Therapy Bank Team. This role will be based at York hospital and will deliver care to patients across the Trust. There are shifts available across the week to support delivery of both inpatient and outpatient services.



The Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients and specialist services such as Head & Neck cancer). We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service and are in the process of establishing a FEES service.



If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out if you have any questions or need further details. Thank you for considering joining our team.



You will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders, specifically related to Head & Neck/ENT/Voice.



You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients as required.



You will be well supported by the Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, as well as the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy.



You will be able to transport yourself and your equipment independently across the region. Trust pool cars are available.



You will need to be flexible with time and skills, in order to respond to the needs of the service. This may involve some acute inpatient/community work at times.



To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:



https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.



Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)



Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds . If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.