SEDGEFIELD PCT http://www.sedgefield-pct.nhs.uk/
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY DEPARTMENT

POST 1:
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Adult Neurology and Dysphagia
SP31-33, £28,016 - £30,302 pa,
Full Time, Permanent
Ref 7/158

You will be an experienced speech and language therapist who will
deliver acute (50%) and community (50%) services to adults.

Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, acute services will be
delivered in the newly built General Hospital.

Experience of working with clients with neurological conditions is
necessary and accredited training in dysphagia is essential.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team that values
multi-disciplinary working and have the support of an experienced
Dysphagia Advisor.

POSTS 2 & 3:
(Emerging) Speech and Language Therapists
Adults and Special Needs (2 Posts)
SP20-25, £18,197 - £22,143 pa
Ref: 7/159

Five sessions are available for working with adults (predominantly
neurological conditions) and the remainder for children with special
needs.

There are opportunities to work within the Autism Resource Base in
Darlington, supported by an experienced specialist therapist.

Both the Adults Team and Special Needs Team have an active in-service
training programme and will provide appropriate mentorship.

For both posts a car driver essential.

Both posts are suitable for job share and part-time and/or term time
only working.

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Durham Dales has the ingredients for an enjoyable lifestyle:
* unspoilt countryside,
* a range of cultural activities,
* good schools and attractive housing.

The North Pennines roll through Weardale and Teesdale, contributing
to this area of outstanding natural beauty.

There are good transport links to the A1 north and south, intercity
rail network from Darlington mainline station, and easy access to
both Durham Tees Valley Airport and Newcastle International Airport.

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If you feel you have the skills and experience to fulfil any of these
exciting roles then please contact:
Dr Graham Williamson, Consultant Head of Speech and language Therapy
on (01325) 743001 for an informal discussion.

Information Pack and application forms available from:
Anne Shaw, Speech and Language Therapy Department,
Pierremont Building, Memorial Hospital, Darlington
DL3 6HX.
Tel: (01325) 743001
Email: anne.shaw@...

Closing date: Friday, 19th November 2004.

These posts are eligible for access to the NHS pension scheme.

We are committed to equal opportunities, assisting our employees to
achieve a better work-life balance and providing a healthy work
environment.