Job summary
Are you a dynamic, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professional looking to make a real difference in stroke and neuro rehabilitation? University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is seeking a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our forward-thinking Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team -- aleading service that transforms patient recovery by delivering specialist care at home.
We are able to create this new role due to recent investment in our service, and are excited to grow our team. Come and join us by the sea, at one of the biggest stroke service in the UK!
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and intervention for people with communication disorders and dysphagia.
Assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
Provide a high standard of interventions to patients with diverse presentations referred to the service.
Plan and carry out assessments of patients' needs, taking into account information provided by carers and multi-disciplinary teams and develop and deliver an individual treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload working under the supervision of a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
Contribute to the discussions on service and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
To assist the ESD Team Lead with data collection, SSNAP, audits and reports so that the service can be monitored and developed.
To assist with neurological education to therapy assistants, peers, students on placement, the wider team and external agencies.
Cross site working as required.
About us
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 teammates 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 at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide assessment and intervention for people with communication disorders and dysphagia.
Assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
Provide a high standard of interventions to patients with diverse presentations referred to the service.
Plan and carry out assessments of patients needs, taking into account information provided by carers and multi-disciplinary teams and develop and deliver an individual treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload working under the supervision of a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
Contribute to the discussions on service and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
To assist the ESD Team Lead with data collection, SSNAP, audits and reports so that the service can be monitored and developed.
To assist with neurological education to therapy assistants, peers, students on placement, the wider team and external agencies.
Cross site working as required.
See attached job description for more detail
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide assessment and intervention for people with communication disorders and dysphagia.
Assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
Provide a high standard of interventions to patients with diverse presentations referred to the service.
Plan and carry out assessments of patients needs, taking into account information provided by carers and multi-disciplinary teams and develop and deliver an individual treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload working under the supervision of a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
Contribute to the discussions on service and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
To assist the ESD Team Lead with data collection, SSNAP, audits and reports so that the service can be monitored and developed.
To assist with neurological education to therapy assistants, peers, students on placement, the wider team and external agencies.
Cross site working as required.
See attached job description for more detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Dysphagia Competency
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
- To be a Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of Neuro-therapy specific course
- Completion of leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of acquired disorders within an acute care setting including stroke, long-term neurological conditions, and care of the elderly
- Experience of working within a community rehab service.
- Experience of independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
- Experience of providing carer support in healthcare settings
Desirable
- Experience of the supervision of students and junior staff.
- Involvement in audit and service development
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level.
- Skills in assessment and support of alternative and augmentative communication aids.
- Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports.
- Ability to use relevant computer programmes.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Ability to learn and develop own clinical skills with diverse patient group.
Desirable
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Strong understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions.
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations.
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for patients from acute care to long term management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's licence and have access to own vehicle; to be able to drive within the local geographic area.
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment using approved techniques and work in confined spaces.
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (I.e. outlook, word, excel, databases).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated.
- Good time management.
- 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.
- Ability to deal appropriately and flexibly with difficult situations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Dysphagia Competency
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
- To be a Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of Neuro-therapy specific course
- Completion of leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of acquired disorders within an acute care setting including stroke, long-term neurological conditions, and care of the elderly
- Experience of working within a community rehab service.
- Experience of independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
- Experience of providing carer support in healthcare settings
Desirable
- Experience of the supervision of students and junior staff.
- Involvement in audit and service development
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level.
- Skills in assessment and support of alternative and augmentative communication aids.
- Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports.
- Ability to use relevant computer programmes.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Ability to learn and develop own clinical skills with diverse patient group.
Desirable
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Strong understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions.
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations.
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for patients from acute care to long term management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's licence and have access to own vehicle; to be able to drive within the local geographic area.
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment using approved techniques and work in confined spaces.
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (I.e. outlook, word, excel, databases).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated.
- Good time management.
- 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.
- Ability to deal appropriately and flexibly with difficult situations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Language requirement
Essential
- 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).
