<a href="http://www.northteespct.nhs.uk/>NORTH TEES PCT</a>
Speech and Language Therapy Service

Speech and Language Therapist
in Adults with Acquired Disorders

Band 2, Points 27 - 29
£23,947 - £25,901 pa (dependent on experience)
35 hpw Ref: 063

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

In addition, you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary Community
Stroke Team, with support provided by a Specialist Speech and
language
Therapist.

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

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
* Competencies
* Clinical Supervision & Support
* C P D
* User involvement
* Clinical Innovation
* Outcome measures
* Care Pathways

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.

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.

For further information and an opportunity to arrange an informal
visit, please contact:
Jenny Wright, Speech and Language Therapy Manager,
University Hospital of North Tees,
Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Tel: (01642) 624704

Application forms are available from:
Human Resources Department, North Tees PCT
Tower House, Teesdale South
Thornaby Place, Thornaby
Stockton
T517 65F Tel: (01642) 358989. (24 hour answering service)
or Email: <a href="mailto:ntpctrecruitment@nhs.
net">ntpctrecruitment@...</a>

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check - (Enhanced) level
with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact that the
post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information
on the Disclosure Service is available from http://www.disclosure.gov

Closing date: 19th November 2004.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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