This role is suited to either an experienced or newly qualified speech and language therapist who is competent in the assessment and management of adults with communication in a range of specialties within the community setting. If the successful candidate is also competent in the management of dysphagia, there will be strong support for the assessment and management of dysphagia also. The community team is a friendly dynamic team and we offer both one to one and group settings both in clinic and in a person's own home. Ability to travel to home visits and various clinical settings is essential as is the ability to work autonomously with regular clinical support and supervision. If required there will be an opportunity to join our AHP preceptorship programme. You will be a strong team player who is able to provide high quality speech and language therapy assessments and interventions across a wide variety of clinical needs.
To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment and management of adults with communication in a variety of community settings; autonomously manage a clinical caseload with support from senior colleagues; support shadowing opportunities for SLT and other students as required; participation in service quality improvement projects; undertake professional duties as a qualified speech and language therapist seeking advice from senior colleagues where appropriate.
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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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