Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Peterborough
£38,682-46,580 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work in the community CPFT Speech and Language Therapy Team.The post holder will work in the Peterborough area alongside colleagues, providing input to patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.The successful applicant will join a friendly, innovative team of therapists and clinical assistants. The team meet regularly for meetings and the post holder will receive regular line management and clinical supervision.This post would suit a current Band 5 therapist who is dysphagia trained, and the candidate would be supported to develop into a band 6 role. Development would include training in line management and supervision, LSVT and potentially voice therapy.Main duties of the jobPlease note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.The post holder will work independently, providing speech and language therapy input to patients on an outpatient and domiciliary basis and input to the community hospital wards, providing a high standard of quality clinical care.The post will involve working with patients with communication impairment, dysphagia and could also include some voice work, there will also be an opportunity to deliver LSVT to suitable patients. The team are currently redesigning the pathway for patients with Parkinsons disease and the post holder may be able to participate in this work.*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA websiteAbout usCambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.ukDetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rotaContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number310-OPAC-7079791-DJob locationsCity Care Centre88 Thorpe RdPeterboroughPE3 6DBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To independently assess, differentially diagnose and develop and implement specialist care programmes for patients with Speech, Language, voice and swallowing needs in the in-patient/day rehab/outpatient and domiciliary
To work effectively within the integrated care team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies.
To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of patients within clinical pathways
To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.
To work with clinical assistants within the team delegating work in line with clinical competencies and providing clinical supervision and support for assistants.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To independently assess, differentially diagnose and develop and implement specialist care programmes for patients with Speech, Language, voice and swallowing needs in the in-patient/day rehab/outpatient and domiciliary
To work effectively within the integrated care team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies.
To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of patients within clinical pathways
To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.
To work with clinical assistants within the team delegating work in line with clinical competencies and providing clinical supervision and support for assistants.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
Post graduate dysphagia trained and fully independent in dysphagia management

Desirable

Evidence of successful completion of post graduate short specialist courses

ExperienceEssential

Experience of working with adults with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient/outpatient setting.
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Experience of working with patients in care homes

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
Post graduate dysphagia trained and fully independent in dysphagia management

Desirable

Evidence of successful completion of post graduate short specialist courses

ExperienceEssential

Experience of working with adults with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient/outpatient setting.
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Experience of working with patients in care homes

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