Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills and an interest in Speech and Language Therapy, to join our team

working within the Medical Speech & Language Therapy Team based at York hospital.



This post will cover York Community and Outpatient services and will undertake a range of activities which support the delivery of high standards of patient care.



Working alongside the qualified therapists the successful candidate will work directly with patients and their families, to undertake a variety of

rehabilitation activities in order to optimise their independence and function.



The post holder will take responsibility for an agreed caseload and have an opportunity to further develop their skills through our competency framework.



Interested candidates are welcome to get in touch to find out more!



You will carry out clinical duties delegated by qualified Speech & Language Therapists. This will include:



implementation of treatment programmes and activities



administration/ordering of appropriate equipment and aids



running groups alongside a qualified Speech & Language Therapist



reviewing patients on the wards, following dysphagia management plans



undertaking administrative duties



Access to advice and support from qualified staff is routinely provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated.



We will provide in-house training within the role, and regular supervision and support are available. The post holder will work as part of the team

and take responsibility for their own caseload.



Past experience in speech and language therapy is not essential, but experience in working in healthcare would be desirable.



We need someone who has clear and effective written and verbal communication. Team working is an essential requirement of the role and you will be expected to join in with patient centered meetings

and discussions.



Having good IT skills/being computer literate is also an important part of the job.



For further information on what it is like to work for our Trust please visit:



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



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully . If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



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



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



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.

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 you r 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.