THIS IS A PART TIME ROLE OF 18.75 HOURS WHICH CAN BE COMPLETED EITHER IN 2.5 DAYS OR A FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN OF 5 MORNINGS OR 5 AFTERNOONS.

The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Dysphagia competency training is provided and there are plenty of CPD opportunities available, including ADOS training, Talking Mats and Counselling. MDT working is a key part of the role and regular opportunities for reflective supervision, led by Psychology are readily available.

We also offer:

• A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Various Staff Support Networks

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY (MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

The successful candidate will provide specialist speech and language assessments, advice and treatment, working compassionately with service users and carers to achieve identified goals and to promote independence and well-being whilst managing a defined caseload of clients.
The post holder will work as a key member of the MDT which includes attending ward rounds and daily review handover meetings, working with SALT assistants and leading and delivering groups both MDT and uni-professional, advocating for patients at ward round and contributing to innovative practice.
They will also Establishing Effective Leadership and Communication, working in partnership with clients, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the clients management by employing excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.