Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Northern General Hospital

Ward: Speech & Language Therapy (NGH)

Pay Rates: £19.10 Per Hour

Shift Patterns: 08:30-16:30, Monday - Friday

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking to work within a friendly and supportive team to give patients a high level of support and care?

Sheffield Teaching Hospital are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work within the acute wards across 3 Hospitals in Sheffield. The Northern General, the Royal Hallamshire and Weston Park Hospitals. In this role, you will provide clinical Speech & Language Therapy to a defined specialised caseload as part of the acute hospital team, working with adults with voice, swallowing and communication disorders.

In this role you will be required to:

• Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders
• To make a differential diagnosis on client’s communication/swallowing based on evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment results and patient needs in order to improve speech, language the communication skills.
• Work with patients experiencing dysphagia to improve their ability to safely swallow food and liquids

What you’ll need:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex dysphagia
• The successful candidate will have previously worked in acute hospital wards

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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