NORTH TYNESIDE PRIMARYCARE TRUST

Job Title : Speech and Language Therapist ( 2 posts)
Sector : Nursing & Community Services
Location : North Tyneside
Grade / Salary : Spine Points 20 (23-25)
Working Option : Flexible
Fixed Term: 1 year


This is an exciting opportunity to join North
Tyneside?s dynamic, friendly team of paediatric
therapists who work in the full range of clinical
settings across the borough.

We can offer:
? A team approach to caseload management
? A network of support, clinical supervision and
mentorship
? Scope for rotation into different areas of the
service
? A personal approach to Continued Professional
Development
? Excellent admin support
? A highly skilled, dedicated team of assistants

We have a nationally recognised track record of
innovation and clinical excellence. Staff teams are
encouraged to explore new ways of implementing
research evidence into everyday practice.

With clinical leadership in : Community Paediatrics,
Special Needs, Early Intervention and Adult Services
our four integrated clinical teams enjoy established
working partnerships with acute services, Social
Services, the LEA and private sector.

Close links are maintained with Newcastle University,
and therapists have full access to library and R&D
facilities within North Tyneside PCT and Northumbria
Healthcare. Staff are invited to participate in
lecturing on the pioneering BTEC course for Assistant
Speech and Language Therapists, in conjunction with
colleagues in Northumberland and Tynemouth College.

RCSLT membership and HPC registration are essential
along with a current driving licence.

As these posts involve contact with a vulnerable
client group, they have also been designated as
requiring ENHANCED Disclosure from the Criminal
Records Bureau.

This post is subject to the terms and conditions of
the Scientific & Professional Whitley Council and the
General Whitley Council.
For further information or a chat please contact :
Alison Proudfoot, Carrie Brunton, Gill Close or Sam
Barron on 219 6711.

Application form and job description are available
from Human Resources Department, 3rd Floor, Milvain
Building, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BE. 24 hour Recruitment
Line: (0191) 219 5003

Closing Date: 29TH JULY 2004
Ref: NP046/04

If applicants have not heard within 6 weeks they have
not been successful.

We firmly believe in equality of opportunity and
welcome applicants from all sectors of the community
wishing to work in a smoke free environment


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