*MPFT INTERNAL* Speech and Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner

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Job summary

MPFT INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

The Speech & Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides assessment and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in community settings, including patients' own homes. We offer dysphagia, communication, and voice assessment and intervention, supported by strong leadership and compassionate management.

We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner. This full-time role will allow you to make a real difference across the North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area, with a base in Bentilee. You will to work with our colleagues in North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust with a specific caseload, contribute to service development and take a leading role in shaping the delivery of speech and language therapy within the community.

The caseload which this role supports is a mixture of people with Learning Disability in the community, people with severe mental health needs in a specialist hospital setting and people with Huntington's Disease. The clinical work is diverse and interesting with MDT support in place.

What We're Looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is able to work independently and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice in the clinical areas of communication, dysphagia and voice.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload and contribute to supervision, training and leadership within the team. They will also work with the leadership team on delegated management tasks and contribute to service development and improvement.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, creativity in problem solving and strong clinical competence. You should be happy to travel to see patients in locations that suit them best and engage effectively with patients and their families. The post holder will be expected to consistently demonstrate the values of the Partnership Trust.

Why Join Us?

We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:

o Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate master's degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews.

o Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum.

o Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs.

o A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area.

o Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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