NORTH TEES NHS
PRIMARY CARE TRUST

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE

POST 1: Speech & Language Therapist
Specialist/Developing Specialist in Adults
Full time Band 2 Points 27 - 33
£22,474 - £29,355 (dependent on experience)

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills and experience working with adults. Based at University Hospital of North Tees, the post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the dysphagia and communication service to the acute and rehabilitation wards.

The post also includes sessions for out-patients in both clinic and domiciliary settings with a range of client groups. Sessions at a specialist unit for clients with young - onset dementia are also available.

The department benefits from volunteer input and user involvement, particularly in the organisation of our client support group.

The exact configuration of the post will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

POST 2: Speech & Language Therapist
Full Time Rotational Post

Experienced:
Band 2 points 23 - 25
(£19,835 - £21,451)
or
New Graduate:
Band 1 points 20
– 22 (£17,629 - £19,069)

Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist for this generalist post, rotating on an annual basis.

North Tees PCT provides an integrated service, giving you opportunities to work with the full range of Adult and Paediatric Client groups.

You will be part of a friendly, professional, clinical and administrative team. A well-established support system including mentorship and clinical supervision is in operation for new and recently qualified staff.

North Tees provides a friendly, supportive working environment with excellent administrative and IT support. We are currently developing a range of Clinical Governance activity including:

• Evidence Based Practice
• Clinical Supervision
• User involvement
• Clinical Innovation
• C P D
• Outcome measures
• Care Pathways
• Competencies

The area around North Tees provides a wide variety of scenery and leisure opportunities in our four National Parks ranging from the peaceful wilderness of the North Yorkshire Moors to the tranquillity of the North East Coastline. We have a comprehensive travel network, and are within one hour's drive from three International Airports.

Find out more about cities, towns, coast and countryside of Teesside and Cleveland:
Stockton on Tees
Middlesbrough Guide
Cleveland Tour
The Teesside Tourist - School of Computing Guide
Bordering The North York Moors
Bordering Herriot Country
Roseberry Topping - National Trust

For an opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:

Jenny Wright
Speech and Language Therapy Manager
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
Tel: 01642 624704

For application forms please contact:

Human Resources Department, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE. Tel: 01642 624023

Closing Date: 24th October 2003

We are an equal opportunity employer and operate a no smoking policy.

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