Job summary
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team that consistently delivers outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of its staff? If so, we would love you to join us!
Main duties of the job
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our SLT department and are looking for applicants, with a positive attitude to team working, creativity, integration and innovation, to work in a new and versatile rotation.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to work with and be supported by highly experienced therapists in a multitude of differing specialities (such as Head & Neck, Respiratory High Care, Paediatrics, specialist rehabilitation, Stroke, Medicine and Emergency Department) Alongside the senior support, we can offer an in house NQP programme, dysphagia competencies and preceptorship programme. We have the ability to nurture and grow your career in the direction you aspire to, with the support of our soon to be appointed SLT practice educator. We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full or part time workers.
Prearranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact Kath Lake on 02392 286838.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to work with and be supported by highly experienced therapists in a multitude of differing specialities (such as Head & Neck, Respiratory High Care, Paediatrics, specialist rehabilitation, Stroke, Medicine and Emergency Department) Alongside the senior support, we can offer an in house NQP programme, dysphagia competencies and preceptorship programme. We have the ability to nurture and grow your career in the direction you aspire to, with the support of our soon to be appointed SLT practice educator. We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full or part time workers.
Prearranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact Kath Lake on 02392 286838.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered member RCSLT
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments/disorders
- Student experience of working in a changing environment
- Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered member RCSLT
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments/disorders
- Student experience of working in a changing environment
- Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
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).
