Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Essex

Job Location	North Benfleet
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£29,500 - £37,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Specialist Speech & Language TherapistLocation: EssexCareer LevelB / Band 6Salary: £29500 - £37,000 (plus Essex allowance of £1250 pro rata)Hours: 0.2 – 0.4 WTE. Flexible working considered.You can achieve more at St Andrew’s HealthcareDue to recent investment in the Speech and Language Therapy team, we are currently looking to recruit a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide input to our Essex site. St. Andrews Speech and Language Therapy Team are a centralised profession that work across a variety of clinical areas, supporting patients with complex mental health and challenging behaviour needs. We offer specialist input for Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Dysphagia/Mealtime Support.The St. Andrew’s Speech & Language Team is a centralised team ranging from SLT assistant to Band 7 who can offer you the support and development needed to have a great career in the profession. This role will allow the opportunity to be involved in the development of the SLT service with support and guidance from established members of the team. This role would suit a Band 5 ready for that step up or someone already established at Band 6 level.What you can expect from us:

Daily access to Highly Specialist SLT staff to further develop your confidence and competences across clinical pathways.

Regular face to face clinical supervision with a Highly Specialist SLT.

Monthly SLT Department Team Meeting and CPD events

An opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking therapy team.

Access to internal and external training events.

Regular review of your developmental and training needs.

What we are looking for in you:

Evidence of working knowledge and clinical skills in mental health

RCSLTNQPCompetencyFramework signed off

Recognised UK Dysphagia qualificationor relevant clinical experience/ competency sign off.

Or willingness to complete dysphagia qualification

St Andrew’s RewardsWe offer an excellent benefits package including pension, sickness policy on par with NHS, 35 days holiday, life cover, car lease scheme, free parking and cycle to work schemeClosing Date: 8th November 2020.

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