Job summary
The acute Speech and Language Therapy service for Adult, Children and Neuro-Rehabilitation at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) has an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team as a Band 6, or on a Band 5 to 6 progression post (subject to Annexe 21 guidance) dependent on prior experience. The progression posts will be upto 12 months, working through a competency framework. Training, support, and supervision would be provided.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our band 6 internal rotation, rotating through our adult acute teams (Neuro/Critical Care, Specialist Medicine, and Stroke teams), the acute paediatric team and outpatient Neuro Reablement team. We have one full-time permanent post on offer, allowing the post-holder to develop knowledge/skills working with a wide range of patients across different specialties including regional services. There will also be the opportunity to start to develop more advanced dysphagia management skills.
We are a supportive team with a high level of clinical expertise. There are strong links with the wider MDT. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills through projects and delivering training. in some parts of the rotation there is a requirement to work on the weekend or bank holidays as part of a rota.
Main duties of the job
To work towards the independent management, triage and prioritisation of own caseload as part of a team, providing specialist SLT assessment and intervention based on evidence based practice for people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, supporting their families, carers and other professionals.
There will be opportunities to develop and delivery training and supervise and support assistant Speech & Language Therapists.
Benefits include:
CPD opportunities, training and development in line with your yearly appraisal
Clinical and professional supervision
Regular team meetings
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
Health service discounts and online benefit
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
About us
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this adv
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this adv
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in at least one relevant clinical area, working with adults or children with dysphagia and communication difficulties
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
- Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Evidence of post-graduate dysphagia training
- Evidence of completing RCSLT newly qualified competencies
- Experience of goal setting
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
- Experience in community or outpatient SLT settings
- Experience of working with Children
other
Essential
- Car driver with access to car insured for business use
Professional skills
Essential
- Able to work as an integrated member of the SLT team and MDT
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
- Excellent written communication and presentation
- Demonstrated NUH Trust values
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
- Has an awareness of guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Able to plan and organise the work of assistants or students
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in at least one relevant clinical area, working with adults or children with dysphagia and communication difficulties
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
- Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Evidence of post-graduate dysphagia training
- Evidence of completing RCSLT newly qualified competencies
- Experience of goal setting
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
- Experience in community or outpatient SLT settings
- Experience of working with Children
other
Essential
- Car driver with access to car insured for business use
Professional skills
Essential
- Able to work as an integrated member of the SLT team and MDT
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
- Excellent written communication and presentation
- Demonstrated NUH Trust values
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
- Has an awareness of guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Able to plan and organise the work of assistants or students
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).