Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago


Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will have a strong background in working with adults with communication disorders, particularly those with head and neck cancer, tracheostomy, and dysphagia.

Main Duties
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient Head and Neck SLT services as part of the Head and Neck MDT.
  • Conduct voice assessments, therapy, and management on a face-to-face and telehealth basis.
  • Work with tracheostomy patients as needed, alongside our Specialist Respiratory SLTs.
  • Deliver inpatient and outpatient acute ward sessions on a weekday basis.
  • Supervise and mentor Band 5 team members and Support Worker staff.
Working for Our Organisation

Our SLT team is committed to delivering high-quality care and has a strong focus on teamwork, CPD, and evidence-based practice. We are proud to be the current South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB Quality Improvement Award Winners and the Trustwide Stars Wellbeing Champion Winners.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for personal growth and development. Our team is flexible, and we work closely with other departments to ensure seamless care delivery.

Person Specification
  • Experience of working with adults with communication disorders caused by a wide range of aetiologies.
  • Experience of working with adult patients within specialisms of head & neck cancer, tracheostomy, and dysphagia.
  • Experience of working in and managing caseloads in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Experience of working with dysphonic patients of varying aetiology.
  • Experience of working with complex ethical issues regarding swallowing, and nutrition and hydration including in palliative and end of life circumstances.
  • Experience of working as part of an MDT.
  • Experience of working in an acute ward setting.
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • Knowledge of national and local policy, speech and language therapy standards of care within specialisms.
Organisational Skills
  • Able to prioritise caseloads.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Evidence of excellent organisational skills.
  • Evidence of excellent time management skills.
  • Evidence of ability to consider whole service picture in organising workloads.
Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy skills.
  • Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to co-ordinate and work co-operatively within a variety of teams.
  • Evidence of ability to interact and negotiate with staff and management at all levels within the organisation.
  • Can demonstrate self-analysis, self-awareness, and self-reflection; personal growth.
  • Pragmatism.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Qualifications
  • Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
  • Certificate to Practise.
  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
  • Member of the Healthcare Professions Council.
  • Skills and experience in assessment, treatment, and management of patients with dysphagia and head and neck cancer.
  • Voice training.
  • Post-basic training in dysphagia management.
  • Tracheostomy training.


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