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Experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2325361
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to offer a 1.0 Fixed Term contract (5 mths) SLT role to work in the acute SLT team at the Royal Derby Hospital.
We are looking for an HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapist. As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.You will provide a specialist clinical role, in the acute inpatient service with the UHDB SLT team at the Royal Derby Hospital.
You will be responsible for managing dysphagia across the hospital across medical, surgical, respiratory inpatient wards.Main duties of the job
We are looking for a HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapist, with developed skills, working with acute inpatients. You will be able to demonstrate leadership skills in developing service provision and clinical pathways relating to this specialism. You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient focussed care and be a strong team player, with the ability to lead and influence others.
You will be employed by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT as part of their SLT service and as such have access to a team of colleagues with a range of skills and commitment to providing high standards of evidence based approaches, you will be supported by a SLT team leader.
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of over 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
842-SCS-7754-26
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
DE223NE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Relevant experience post registration, including dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Education Networks
- Experience of supervising students and assistants. Feeding back to training establishments on performance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area to prioritise caseload according to levels of need and explain rationale for decision making to others
- Post graduate dysphagia experience
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member providing mentorship, clinical supervision and second opinions
Desirable
- Skills in the management of patients in critical care and HDU settings
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Relevant experience post registration, including dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Education Networks
- Experience of supervising students and assistants. Feeding back to training establishments on performance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area to prioritise caseload according to levels of need and explain rationale for decision making to others
- Post graduate dysphagia experience
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member providing mentorship, clinical supervision and second opinions
Desirable
- Skills in the management of patients in critical care and HDU settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
DE223NE
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
DE223NE
United Kingdom