Specialist Speech and Language Therapist inEastbourne inEastbourne PUBLISHED 21 DEC 2023

Have you completed your NQPs & are starting to look for a new post to give you the opportunity to develop your skills & specialise in managing people with swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting?

There is potential to gain some experience in the acute setting if desirable.

Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision & support to attend relevant CENs & external training opportunities?

Would you like to be part of a county wide acute & community SLT service managed & professionally lead by a practising SLT? East Sussex Speech & Language Therapy service is an integrated community & acute trust.

Job Overview

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex SLT service. This position is available as a Band 6/Band 6 Development post.

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  Protected CPD Time
  : Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
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  Innovative Learning
  : Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST
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  Integrated Service
  : Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
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  Collaborative Team
  : Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.

This role also offers a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new service area focused on supporting clients with SLT needs and mental health challenges. You will collaborate with external mental health services to develop a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care. As a key contributor, you will have the opportunity to conduct audits, evaluate service effectiveness, and shape the future of this innovative service, making a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and the wider healthcare landscape.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who has completed their NQP competencies (ideally with post-basic dysphagia training) and is looking for their next step. This role will allow you to:

• Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
• Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
• Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
• Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360 cameras.