Job summary
Band 6 Speech & Language Therapy (Stroke)
Full time (37.5 hours) maternity cover
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, to work on the 20 bedded Stroke Unit based at Chippenham Hospital, covering the maternity leave of the current post holder for at least 9 months. This will involve working closely with an experienced SLT Assistant who is on the ward for 3 days a week.
The successful candidate will be able to provide clear evidence of up to date and relevant clinical practice and education as well as an appetite for innovative practice. Applicants need to have enthusiasm and commitment to working within a stroke-based team and to have recent experience of working in or in partnership with stroke services within the NHS.
Specialist knowledge of stroke is essential, as is post graduate dysphagia training.
Main duties of the job
We are an extremely friendly and supportive Department which has an excellent system of supervision and mentoring. Where are opportunities for CPD, both formally and through peer discusson
The post provides an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills within our small team, as there will be opportunities to support less experienced colleagues and work with the Adult Acquired Team Leader on clinical governance initiatives.
A car owner/driver is useful but not essential and you will need to be a member of the RCSLT and HCPC.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Sam Dicks, Head of SLT Service on 07900 497181 or
s.dicks@nhs.net
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting
Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full
person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting
Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full
person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have significant, specialist experience of working in the area of stroke
- To have experience of alternative and augmentative communication systems, both low and high tech.
- To have post registration experience and training in the assessment and management of swallowing difficulties
- Have experience of national and local clinical guidelines in speciality areas, and an ability to apply these to clinical practice and service policies.
Desirable
- Have some line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification).
- Licence to practice from Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, which is issued following attainment of degree as well as the successful completion of clinical placements
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and evidence of own professional development
- Have evidence of attending and using specialist knowledge gained from post-graduate study and attending courses.
- Have evidence of post graduate dysphagia training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have significant, specialist experience of working in the area of stroke
- To have experience of alternative and augmentative communication systems, both low and high tech.
- To have post registration experience and training in the assessment and management of swallowing difficulties
- Have experience of national and local clinical guidelines in speciality areas, and an ability to apply these to clinical practice and service policies.
Desirable
- Have some line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification).
- Licence to practice from Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, which is issued following attainment of degree as well as the successful completion of clinical placements
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and evidence of own professional development
- Have evidence of attending and using specialist knowledge gained from post-graduate study and attending courses.
- Have evidence of post graduate dysphagia training
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).
