Overview
BANK position - hours vary / flexible to cover countywide. An exciting opportunity within the Community Stroke service for a motivated, creative Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation. Base is Chester-le-Street Community Hospital, working as part of a multi-disciplinary stroke team across the county. Access to a car is required. Available hours will vary depending on capacity and demand within the service.
Responsibilities
* Work within the Community Stroke team to deliver evidence-based assessment and therapy to patients across all settings.
* Provide supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students and contribute to teaching programmes for a wide range of community professionals.
* Utilise well-resourced department facilities, up-to-date technology, and access to communication aids and apps; mobile-working with a laptop and mobile phone.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Post-basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent and experience with both communication and swallowing impairments in acute and community caseloads.
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy; registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Ability to travel county-wide and carry small items of equipment; flexible within a multi-disciplinary service.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of national and local health, education, and social care policies and practices.
* Ability to diagnose and remediate disorders of human communication; strong analytical and planning abilities; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information and provide training and support to others.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
* UK professional registration required.
* Interviews: if invited, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue.
* We welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates; equal opportunities.
* Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
* We strive to provide up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility.
* Department details: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Chester Le Street Community Hospital, Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT.
Note: The post is a bank/agency style role with flexible working patterns. All essential checks and references per NHS employment standards apply.
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