Job summary
An opportunity to gain experience as a newly qualified Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist working with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing in adults. The position available is a rotational post with opportunities across our acute general medical and stroke services in Broomfield, our community service and our Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke. The post is accountable to the Operational Lead for MSE Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy.
This position is suitable for newly qualified SLTs as their first post or those with some experience wishing to move into Adult work for the first time. This an exciting time to join the team as we are working with our partners to transform Community services across the Mid and South Essex area.
Main duties of the job
Summary of the key responsibilities:
- providing a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing
- undertaking diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients with a range of speech, voice, communication and swallowing disorders.
- liaising and offering advice as appropriate to a wide range of professionals
- responsible for the daily organisation of sessions.
- demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
- The post holder must have undertaken, or be prepared to undertake, post graduate training to work with disorders of dysphagia
- The post holder must hold a 1st degree level qualification or equivalent and be registered with HCPC and should be a member of RCSLT.
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- providing a service to adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing
- undertaking diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients with a range of speech, voice, communication and swallowing disorders.
- liaising and offering advice as appropriate to a variety of professionals
- responsible for the daily organisation of sessions.
- demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
- working with disorders of dysphagia (must have undertaken, or be prepared to undertake, post graduate training )
- must hold a 1st degree level qualification or equivalent and be registered with HCPC and should be a member of RCSLT.
This role specification indicates the main functions of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities and tasks required for the job. There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the organisation. This may also include work outside of the postholders normal sphere of activities, including functions not detailed within this role specification or working within another location or environment. The postholder will not be required to undertake any function for which they are not qualified or competent to perform.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- providing a service to adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing
- undertaking diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients with a range of speech, voice, communication and swallowing disorders.
- liaising and offering advice as appropriate to a variety of professionals
- responsible for the daily organisation of sessions.
- demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
- working with disorders of dysphagia (must have undertaken, or be prepared to undertake, post graduate training )
- must hold a 1st degree level qualification or equivalent and be registered with HCPC and should be a member of RCSLT.
This role specification indicates the main functions of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities and tasks required for the job. There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the organisation. This may also include work outside of the postholders normal sphere of activities, including functions not detailed within this role specification or working within another location or environment. The postholder will not be required to undertake any function for which they are not qualified or competent to perform.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered member of Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Knowledge and adherence to local and national clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Work related knowledge & experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience including undergraduate clinical placements and/or work experience. Experience for example within community clinics settings/ acute ward settings/ speech and language disorder/ acquired communication/ swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of assessment tools
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Frequent and intense use of auditory discrimination, perceptual and concentration skills for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
Speciality Specific Requirements
Essential
- Dysphagia Competencies - Must have undertaken, or be prepared to undertake, post graduate training to work with disorders of dysphagia
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical Guidelines - An awareness of the national Stroke Guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered member of Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Knowledge and adherence to local and national clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Work related knowledge & experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience including undergraduate clinical placements and/or work experience. Experience for example within community clinics settings/ acute ward settings/ speech and language disorder/ acquired communication/ swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of assessment tools
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Frequent and intense use of auditory discrimination, perceptual and concentration skills for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
Speciality Specific Requirements
Essential
- Dysphagia Competencies - Must have undertaken, or be prepared to undertake, post graduate training to work with disorders of dysphagia
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical Guidelines - An awareness of the national Stroke Guidance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
