Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

2 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Please see attached job description for full details. The team base is in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital although overall sits within the Community Services arm of the organisation. We offer full professional support including an appraisal system, regular Team meetings, and close liaison with experienced therapists. There are regular opportunities for informal supervision and case discussion.

Involvement in professional development are actively encouraged. We are an enthusiastic and close Adult team with good administrative support, and you would be valued as a member of this team and the wider Department. The Adult Speech and Language Team work very closely together and with other services. There are great opportunities to learn from each other.

Support is offered through formal group and individual supervision alongside informal discussion within the team. Attendance at clinical excellence networks and regional support groups are encouraged. There are a number of projects ongoing within the team to develop the service to provide the best care and to work closely with the department of Nutrition and Dietetics. There is ample opportunity to be involved in training other members of the wider MDT and develop your skills within instrumental assessment.

The team consists of an ASLT clinical lead, clinicians of varying bands and assistants. Whilst this post is part of an acute and community team, care will be primarily in an in-patient setting. Weekend working will therefore be required. There are a number of interesting projects ongoing with Mouthcare Matters and Nutrition Steering Group and sub groups.

We are an enthusiastic and close Adult team with good administrative support, and you would be valued as a member of this team and the wider Department.We are sure everyone will find working in Gateshead a positive and exciting experience.



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