Speech and Language Therapist

The post will involve working with adults with learning disabilities in the community across South Tyneside. Occasionally it may be necessary to support patients within an acute or mental health setting. Our patients have a range of communication and dysphagia needs as well as co-morbid conditions.

The post holder will be expected to provide assessment, therapy intervention and support to patients with learning disabilities and communication difficulties and/or dysphagia. They will be expected to work closely with families and caregivers, the local authority, police service and the wider multi-disciplinary team as necessary. They should demonstrate motivation, organisational skills, empathy and excellent communication skills. Please see the job description for more detail. A car driver with own vehicle is essential for this post.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.