Speech and Language Therapist inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED 6 DEC 2023

Band 6  BANK 
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop specialist skills and knowledge.

Please find attached a copy of the full job description under the supporting documents section for this job advert, this has been provided by the hiring manager.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy Service on the Bank with NHS Professionals. The applicant will be based in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals SLT service working as a member of the acute team providing a service to individuals with communication and/or swallowing problems, covering wards at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Northern General Hospital and Western Park.

  • To make a differential diagnosis on clients communication/swallowing on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
  • To develop clear care plans based on best practice
  • To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop specialist skills and knowledge
  • To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks in line with government policy
  • To develop a working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application to professional practice
  • To demonstrate highly developed auditory, perceptual and analytical skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients
  • To assess, develop and implement Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment to a defined specialised caseload of adult patients with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders
  • To provide advice/training to other professionals, patients, carers and families regarding the management and care of patients with communication disorders and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties
  • To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances
  • To supervise the work of assistants and volunteers

Please find attached a copy of the full job description under the supporting documents section for this job advert, this has been provided by the hiring manager.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy Service on the Bank with NHS Professionals. The applicant will be based in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals SLT service working as a member of the acute team providing a service to individuals with communication and/or swallowing problems, covering wards at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Northern General Hospital and Western Park.

  • To make a differential diagnosis on clients communication/swallowing on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
  • To develop clear care plans based on best practice
  • To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop specialist skills and knowledge
  • To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks in line with government policy
  • To develop a working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application to professional practice
  • To demonstrate highly developed auditory, perceptual and analytical skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients
  • To assess, develop and implement Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment to a defined specialised caseload of adult patients with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders
  • To provide advice/training to other professionals, patients, carers and families regarding the management and care of patients with communication disorders and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties
  • To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances
  • To supervise the work of assistants and volunteers



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