Job summary
The interview for this role will be the 9th October 2023.
We are looking
forward to welcoming an experienced, driven and enthusiastic registered Speech
and Language Therapist to join our innovative team.
The successful post holder will have well developed
specialist skills in voice disorders, dysphagia and head and neck cancer.
You will work closely with the head and neck
multi-disciplinary team and wider specialist services, ensuring patients
receive high quality, person-centred and effective care.
The
post holder will join a proactive and dynamic team and provide supervision and
day to day operational team leadership.
The
option for flexible working is available and can be discussed at interview.
The postholder will
also provide assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with dysphagia on
the acute inpatient wards at times when needed. This is in the form of
providing cover when staffing levels dictate this is required, and support to
maintain competencies in this area would be provided.
We
are a supportive, friendly and aspirational team. We are looking to develop our services and
are looking for a forward thinking clinician to support our innovations.
Working hours a week: 22.5 hours
Main duties of the job
Provide a highly specialist service to Barnsley Hospital
for adults and children with voice difficulties, and adults with dysphagia from
an ENT origin and patients with Head and Neck cancer, all the way through their
Head and Neck Cancer journey as appropriate (including patients receiving
surgical, chemo/radiotherapy and palliative treatment).
Develop, provide and participate in the training and
support of other professionals working with this client group.
Provide assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with
dysphagia on the acute inpatient wards at times when needed. This is in the
form of providing cover when staffing levels dictate this is required.
Ensure
compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate
colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity, and drive continuous
improvement.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates
of Sponsorship
We welcome
applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled
worker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associated
relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Accredited Post Graduate training in Adult Dysphagia (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
- In around 100 words please describe how do you keep up to date with developments in your particular discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development in adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with voice disorders.
- Experience of working with dysphagic adults in an acute inpatient wards setting.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with head and neck cancer, voice and communication difficulties and dysphagia.
- Experience co-ordinating the work of others.
- Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups.
- To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of, adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention.
Desirable
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of children with voice difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence of working with adults in an acute inpatient wards setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Accredited Post Graduate training in Adult Dysphagia (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Dysphagia.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
- In around 100 words please describe how do you keep up to date with developments in your particular discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development in adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with voice disorders.
- Experience of working with dysphagic adults in an acute inpatient wards setting.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with head and neck cancer, voice and communication difficulties and dysphagia.
- Experience co-ordinating the work of others.
- Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups.
- To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of, adults with head and neck cancer, voice difficulties and dysphagia including the provision of specialist programmes of intervention.
Desirable
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of children with voice difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence of working with adults in an acute inpatient wards setting.
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
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).
