Job summary
We are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician looking to take the next step in their career and join the Broomfield Hospital Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team; a team that places quality of care at the heart of everything we do.
This is a dynamic split post for an experienced and dedicated speech and language therapist. The successful candidate will lead our voice service and deliver a highly specialist outpatient service for adults with voice disorders, as well as provide expert input to acute inpatient general medical wards.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and are ready to further develop your specialist skills, we would love to hear from you.
As a highly specialist SLT, you will:
Lead & Inspire:Lead on theprofessional and clinicaldirectionof the Broomfield Hospital AdultSLT Voice Servicemakingfulluse ofProvide'sculture of innovation andcommitmenttoexcellence.
Manage & Develop:Contribute to the professional development of junior colleaguessupporting team growth, andhelp to shapea thriving, motivated workforce.
Deliver Excellence:Help to ensurethatservices areimplementedsafely, effectively, and efficiently within an agreed locality, making a tangible differencetothe lives of those we serve.
Collaborate & Innovate: Work within MDT and across organisational boundaries with Provide and MSEFT to enhance and streamline service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Broomfield Hospital Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in the provision of a highly specialist service to adults with voice disorders in an outpatient setting as well as to adults in acute inpatient wards.
To autonomously lead and manage the voice service, offering highly specialist assessment and therapy for patients experiencing voice difficulties.
To contribute to the delivery of instrumental assessment including videofluoroscopy and FEES and to provide cover for other clinicians as required.
Supervise and develop junior members of the team within the service.
In line with requirements of other Band 7s on site, to deputise for the Operational Lead in respect of operational management of the service as required.
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+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Professional Registration with the HCPC
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Master's degree or equivalent ability in relevant field
WORK RELATED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field of voice disorders and acute inpatients.
- Experience in the independent management of dysphagia and communication difficulties in other neurological disorders.
- Knowledge of Videofluoroscopy.
- Knowledge of FEES
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital.
- Experience of working in outpatient clinics.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk management.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Leadership experience or training.
- Experience of giving training to professionals.
Desirable
- Competence in the facilitation, interpretation and reporting of objective swallowing disorder assessment methodologies (i.e., videofluorscopy and/or FEES)
SKILLS & APTITUDES
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate leadership ability/potential.
- Up-to-date and advanced knowledge of voice treatment approaches.
- Highly specialist skills in treating voice disorders
- The ability to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex disorders and/or presentations, to a highly specialist level and to lead in the provision of specialist speech and language therapy care to these patients.
- The ability to manage both clinical and operational demands within the role and to manage the competing demands effectively.
- Able to provide support for patients and relatives/carers through highly emotional and distressing situations.
- The ability to work effectively within a speech and language therapy team and MDT as required.
- To have up to date, evidence-based knowledge of appropriate interventions and outcome measures for the client group.
- To have a demonstratable understanding of clinical governance issues and the management of risk.
- To have a thorough knowledge of National Service Frameworks, clinical guidelines and government directives specific to Voice disorders.
- To have IT competency appropriate to the role.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Head and Neck Cancer
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Highly motivated to achieve results
- Able to remain calm when working under pressure
- Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses with an ability to self-evaluate performance and ability to work flexibly when required.
Desirable
- Experience in independently leading and managing a Voice Service
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- To have a current driving licence and access to a car for work.
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Desirable
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Professional Registration with the HCPC
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Master's degree or equivalent ability in relevant field
WORK RELATED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field of voice disorders and acute inpatients.
- Experience in the independent management of dysphagia and communication difficulties in other neurological disorders.
- Knowledge of Videofluoroscopy.
- Knowledge of FEES
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital.
- Experience of working in outpatient clinics.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk management.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Leadership experience or training.
- Experience of giving training to professionals.
Desirable
- Competence in the facilitation, interpretation and reporting of objective swallowing disorder assessment methodologies (i.e., videofluorscopy and/or FEES)
SKILLS & APTITUDES
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate leadership ability/potential.
- Up-to-date and advanced knowledge of voice treatment approaches.
- Highly specialist skills in treating voice disorders
- The ability to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex disorders and/or presentations, to a highly specialist level and to lead in the provision of specialist speech and language therapy care to these patients.
- The ability to manage both clinical and operational demands within the role and to manage the competing demands effectively.
- Able to provide support for patients and relatives/carers through highly emotional and distressing situations.
- The ability to work effectively within a speech and language therapy team and MDT as required.
- To have up to date, evidence-based knowledge of appropriate interventions and outcome measures for the client group.
- To have a demonstratable understanding of clinical governance issues and the management of risk.
- To have a thorough knowledge of National Service Frameworks, clinical guidelines and government directives specific to Voice disorders.
- To have IT competency appropriate to the role.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Head and Neck Cancer
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Highly motivated to achieve results
- Able to remain calm when working under pressure
- Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses with an ability to self-evaluate performance and ability to work flexibly when required.
Desirable
- Experience in independently leading and managing a Voice Service
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- To have a current driving licence and access to a car for work.
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Desirable
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).
