Speech and Language Therapy - Associate Practitioner
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills and an interest in Speech and Language Therapy, to join our teamworking within the Surgical Speech & Language Therapy Team based at York hospital.
The service is involved in caring for people with:- ENT/ Voice disorders
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Dysphagia
Input is offered across outpatient clinics, groups, Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) clinic and inpatients (including critical care).
Working alongside the qualified therapists the successful candidate will work directly with patients and their families, to undertake a variety ofrehabilitation activities in order to optimise their independence and function.
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 teamand 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 centred meetingsand discussions.
Having good IT skills/being computer literate is also an important part of the job.
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 fordependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor 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 ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof 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 areadvised to submityourapplication 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 fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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.
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This advert closes on Sunday 23 Feb 2025