Job summary
This is an opportunity for someone who is looking for a remote or face-to-face role. We welcome applications from those interested in either pattern of working.
We are a friendly team of Speech Therapists and Speech Therapy Assistants committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are based in Woking Community Hospital and work across the North West Surrey area, treating adults with acquired neurological conditions such as stroke, Motor Neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Patients are seen in a variety of locations including out-patient clinics, wards and domiciliary settings. Our team also provides a community-led FEES services, which delivers benefits to patient management and experience.
Our team of clinicians have wide-ranging expertise, and peer support is always readily accessible. The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities, in line with their agreed personal development plan.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with the required clinical knowledge and skills to work independently with patients, many of whom have complex communication and swallowing difficulties. Experience of community working is preferred but not essential.
If you would like to discuss this post or arrange an informal visit please contact Pippa Wiseman, SLT Clinical Lead on 01483 846 437 or email philippa.wiseman@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist swallowing and communication assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for patients in a variety of settings, which may include outpatient clinics, and/or patients' homes
- To provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/Carers
- To offer training to students, and other Health Care Professionals.
- To be able to work independently and as part of a Team
- To participate in innovative projects and service development to benefit patients and colleagues.
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Role Purpose:
To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for patients attending outpatient clinics, and/or patients in the community who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties, resulting from a variety of acquired or progressive neurological conditions. To provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/Carers, and offer training to students, and other Health Care Professionals. To be able to work independently and as part of a Team, and to participate in innovative projects and service development to benefit patients and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Role Purpose:
To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for patients attending outpatient clinics, and/or patients in the community who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties, resulting from a variety of acquired or progressive neurological conditions. To provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/Carers, and offer training to students, and other Health Care Professionals. To be able to work independently and as part of a Team, and to participate in innovative projects and service development to benefit patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a current, recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Qualification. Registered with the Health Professions Council Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Evidence of postgraduate courses/CPD in relevant fields e.g dysphagia trained. Evidence of continuing professional development with identifiable outcomes.
Desirable
- Member of and regular attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping. Knowledge and experience of working with Adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties. Experience of assisting with training and supporting students/colleagues. Experience of setting patient centered goals & providing outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of working on wards or in outpatient clinics. Updated knowledge of National Policies and procedures relevant to SLT service. Evidence of maintaining and ongoing development of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in area of clinical specialism.
Skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills, both verbal & written. Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced observation, empathy and listening. Able to work as part of a Team but also using own initiative. Good organisational and problem solving skills. Committed to personal/professional development and skill acquisition. Able to offer a flexible approach to work and caseloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a current, recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Qualification. Registered with the Health Professions Council Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Evidence of postgraduate courses/CPD in relevant fields e.g dysphagia trained. Evidence of continuing professional development with identifiable outcomes.
Desirable
- Member of and regular attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping. Knowledge and experience of working with Adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties. Experience of assisting with training and supporting students/colleagues. Experience of setting patient centered goals & providing outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of working on wards or in outpatient clinics. Updated knowledge of National Policies and procedures relevant to SLT service. Evidence of maintaining and ongoing development of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in area of clinical specialism.
Skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills, both verbal & written. Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced observation, empathy and listening. Able to work as part of a Team but also using own initiative. Good organisational and problem solving skills. Committed to personal/professional development and skill acquisition. Able to offer a flexible approach to work and caseloads.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
