Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Responsibilities
* Assessment and intervention for patients with eating, drinking, swallowing and communication difficulties arising from mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions including physical health, progressive neuro and neurodevelopmental.
* Consultation and liaison with MDT colleagues, carers and external professionals to promote best patient care.
* Provision of training on SLT specific topics.
* Independent management and prioritisation of own caseload.
Qualifications
Experience of working within mental health would be beneficial. However, the role would also suit SLTs who have experience with older adult, acute or neurodevelopmental caseloads as you will be supported to develop your skills in this specialist clinical area.
Working across our hospital sites in Derbyshire is essential to the role, so appointable candidates must be able to travel independently.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible.
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service.
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
* Health service discounts and online benefits.
* Incremental pay progression.
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities.
* Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
Contact
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1 or email recruitment@derbyshirehealthcare.nhs.uk and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
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