NORTH TEES NHS
PRIMARY CARE TRUST

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE

Speech & Language Therapist
Adults with Acquired Disorders
Full time Band 2, Points 27 - 29
£22,474 - £25,092(dependent on experience)

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills and experience working with adults. Based at the University Hospital of North Tees, the post includes work with a range of client groups in both acute and community settings.

In addition, the post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary Community Stroke Team, with support provided by a specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

The successful applicant will take a lead in developing computer-assisted therapy within the Adult Service. They will also take the link role in Adults for AAC supported by our specialist in AAC.

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

Although the post is graded at 27 - 29, we would be willing to consider applicants with less experience who have achieved clinical autonomy.

North Tees provides an integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service to clients of all ages working in a friendly, supportive working environment with excellent administrative and IT support. All staff are actively involved in 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 tranquility 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: 6th February 2004

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

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