Job summary
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy teams at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).
Working with patients with complex swallowing and communication disorders in critical care, respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology, trauma, orthopaedics, oncology, stroke, neurology and older persons medicine, this post provides opportunity for growth and development within a supportive team environment. In addition, the service includes regular Videofluoroscopy clinics, run jointly with the radiology department.
We are happy to consider applicants from individuals wanting a static acute post or those wanting a rotational post. Rotations include acute, stroke, Early Supported Discharge and NeuroSMART.
So why not join us in providing passionate, patient-centred care and partaking in service development as we continue on our transformation journey as UHD.
Rota: Weekend working and bank holiday cover will be required as part of this role.
This role requires HCPC Registration.
Base Location: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital.While the role is predominantly based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, the post holder will also be expected to work at Poole Hospital, as part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working with patients with a range of swallowing and communication conditions. Formal and informal supervision with colleagues and students will also be a requirement of the role.
The successful applicant willhave specialist clinical knowledge andskills in the management of dysphagia and communication difficulties and will work closely with senior members of the team to provide excellent patient care.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Or if you'd like to find out more, please contact us -
Caroline Dennish - Acute Clinical Lead - Tel: 0300 019 4437 / Email: caroline.dennish@uhd.nhs.uk
Joanna Sweeney - Therapy Lead for Speech & Language Therapy - Tel: 0300 019 4437 / Email: joanna.sweeney@uhd.nhs.uk
About us
At UHD we are proud to offer a range of training opportunities and as a team we meet regularly to focus on training, education and health and well-being.
This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team.We look forward to hearing from you.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a core member of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team providing specialist assessment and therapy to in patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- To provide formal supervision and peer support to colleagues
- To lead on supervision of students
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a core member of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team providing specialist assessment and therapy to in patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- To provide formal supervision and peer support to colleagues
- To lead on supervision of students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competency
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
- Competence in the assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy
- Level 1 FEES training
Experience
Essential
- Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
- Providing carer support in healthcare settings
- Working with a range of conditions including respiratory, neurological conditions, acquired disorders, long-term conditions and care of the elderly in an acute setting
Desirable
- Supervision of students and junior staff
- Experience working in critical care
Technical Skills
Essential
- Skills to assess, manage & treat conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
- Skills to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
- Skills to independently prioritise clinical and nonclinical workload
Desirable
- Tracheostomy competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents
Desirable
- Knowledge of pathways for patients with a tracheostomy
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent, effective and adaptable verbal & written communication skills
- Dealing appropriately with difficult situations
- Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff
- Working effectively in a team
Other requirements specific to
Essential
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (i.e. outlook, word, excel, databases)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests and changes to plans
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competency
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
- Competence in the assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy
- Level 1 FEES training
Experience
Essential
- Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
- Providing carer support in healthcare settings
- Working with a range of conditions including respiratory, neurological conditions, acquired disorders, long-term conditions and care of the elderly in an acute setting
Desirable
- Supervision of students and junior staff
- Experience working in critical care
Technical Skills
Essential
- Skills to assess, manage & treat conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
- Skills to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
- Skills to independently prioritise clinical and nonclinical workload
Desirable
- Tracheostomy competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents
Desirable
- Knowledge of pathways for patients with a tracheostomy
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent, effective and adaptable verbal & written communication skills
- Dealing appropriately with difficult situations
- Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff
- Working effectively in a team
Other requirements specific to
Essential
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (i.e. outlook, word, excel, databases)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests and changes to plans
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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).
