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Prif leoliad
Speech & Language Therapy
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 33 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
150-MM1748-PC
Cyflogwr
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Uckfield Community Hospital
Tref
Uckfield
Cyflog
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
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Yn cau
02/06/2025 23:59

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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Community Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service in High Weald, Lewes & Havens and Central Sussex has an exciting opportunity for a part-time B6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist.
 
The post holder will work at the very forefront of community healthcare and will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to deliver patient care that supports skill sharing across professions and reduce avoidable harm because of dysphagia-related ill health.
 
The position will work alongside Adult Speech & Language Therapy teams based in Crawley and Uckfield. The post holder will be required to travel across surrounding areas; plus other Trust sites. Therefore the post holder will need a full driving license and access to a vehicle.  
 
 
 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will provide a high quality triage, assessment and treatment service for patients living with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties. 
 

If you are an experienced Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist looking for career progression; or an experienced B6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist looking for a new challenge, then we would welcome a discussion with you.

 
 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
•    Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our valuesCompassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

To inform and support patients, relatives, carers and significant others to reduce the impact of swallowing and/or communication difficulties in everyday life.

To ensure patients and/or significant others are involved in the decision making, planning and prioritisation of their care plans/goals.

To provide reports and specialist information and advice to facilitate and support others working with the client.

To participate in the delivery of training to other SLTs, other professionals, relatives/carers and relevant others.

See job description for further details on the role.

 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Degree (or recognised equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
  • Postgraduate and experiential training in relevant areas

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Significant years post-graduation experience in clinical specialism in acquired adult disorders
  • Post basic training and experience in dysphagia
  • Inter disciplinary team working within Acute and Community settings
  • Participation in student placements and provision of training for others

Skills & Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Specialist clinician, able to demonstrate credibility, diagnostic skills and in depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication including observation, empathy and listening skills
  • Demonstrates ability to manage caseload independently
  • Developing negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically and analyse narrative linguistically
  • Working knowledge of professional standards and policies related to clinical and management practice
  • Demonstrates a commitment to learning and development and skill sharing

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Car driver with own transport

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

We are a Living Wage EmployerCommitted to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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Enw
Jane Hollis
Teitl y swydd
Advanced Speech & Language Therapist & Team Lead
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[email protected]
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01293 227 808
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