Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for a newly or recently qualified Speech & Language Therapist with an interest in adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems. The work is with in-patients; stroke rehabilitation and other specialist areas at the Freeman Hospital and possibly RVI & Community as required. Our candidate will enjoy team work and a varied and challenging caseload. You will be well supported through induction and on-going professional development by an expert and friendly team. Dysphagia competency development will be a priority.

• Interview Date: 30th June 2025
• 18 hours 45 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy., To manage a caseload of adults in the in-patient setting
• To assess communication and swallowing problems
• To set up care plans for patients with communication and / or swallowing problems.
  
  Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites
  
  o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.