Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service to provide input into the Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS). This is a fixed term 12-month position to cover maternity leave. The base for this post will be Walkergate Park Hospital in Newcastle.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their specialist clinical experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy within these services, whilst providing excellent, high-quality input.
RCAS is a regional specialised service commissioned by NHS England to provide a service to adults and children with complex communication needs who require the provision of Augmentative and Alternative Communication., You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, clients, carers and other professionals to provide specialised assessment and provision of augmentative and alternative communication systems.
You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions in the field of AAC and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex communication and other disabilities within a variety of settings and environments.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. You will provide informal training, coaching and support to individuals, their families and other professionals. You will also lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes for local speech and language therapy teams.
You will work closely with the clinical lead for the team and will provide clinical supervision, support and leadership for other members of the team as designated.
Regular support and supervision will be available, as well as training and development opportunities. You will be expected to actively engage in this and the continuing professional development process.
The post involves significant travel across the North East of England and North Cumbria.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?, The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals with different levels of qualifications and clinical knowledge and experience to join our team.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.