Job summary
Adult Speech and Language Therapy
1.0 wte Band 5 SLT post
We are looking for proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. We can offer robust support and supervision to newly qualified SLTs and in house dysphagia training.
Our post provides an exciting new opportunity to develop clinical and caseload management skills on the in-patient medical and stroke wards. The post will be based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Adult Speech & Language Therapy is located within Therapy Services and is well supported by a dedicated administration team. SystmOne is used across Therapy services. We have close working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams e.g. Critical Care, Stroke Unit, ENT and Head and Neck cancer.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT is a busy district general hospital, just off junction 29 of the M1, within easy reach of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby. Staff wellbeing is promoted and supported within the Trust.
For informal enquiries please contact: Louise Oram on 07469443855
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Speech and Language therapy team for Adults providing services to the Trust .
The post holder will provide a service to patients referred to the department with communication and swallowing disorders, this will include inpatients and outpatients .
The Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
-Providing timely patient centred interventions for communication and swallowing difficulties
-Supporting functional recovery and /or quality of life for patients and their carers.
-Working closely with other members of the healthcare team within and external to the Trust to support care delivery
- Advocate for these patients
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
- COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
- AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
- RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
- ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, management and treatment to patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
To take a holistic approach in developing clear care plans based on knowledge of evidence based practice, ensuring patients, carers and other professionals are involved.
To devise and implement a range of group and individualised therapy programmes.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising and providing support and guidance on clinically relevant issues.
To sensitively communicate complex patient condition information to patients/carers, families and members of the MDT and other professionals.
To manage own caseload and clinical priorities, with guidance from the senior clinicians.
To contribute to the development of evidence based resource and knowledge for the department; fostering innovation and continuous service improvement.
To provide effective and appropriate support, supervision and guidance for less experienced therapists and SLT assistants.
To provide clinical training of SLT students and support staff.
To provide training to other staff, members of the public and involved professionals.
To participate in research development and clinical audit in the area of work.
To actively participate in regular supervision and demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor.
To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
General responsibilities:
To ensure all documentation complies with professional standards and an accurate clinical record is available for each contact on the electronic patient record system
To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.
To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal process.
To ensure accurate and timely data collection according to Trust requirements.
To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
To maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
To attend meetings as required for clinical support and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, management and treatment to patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
To take a holistic approach in developing clear care plans based on knowledge of evidence based practice, ensuring patients, carers and other professionals are involved.
To devise and implement a range of group and individualised therapy programmes.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising and providing support and guidance on clinically relevant issues.
To sensitively communicate complex patient condition information to patients/carers, families and members of the MDT and other professionals.
To manage own caseload and clinical priorities, with guidance from the senior clinicians.
To contribute to the development of evidence based resource and knowledge for the department; fostering innovation and continuous service improvement.
To provide effective and appropriate support, supervision and guidance for less experienced therapists and SLT assistants.
To provide clinical training of SLT students and support staff.
To provide training to other staff, members of the public and involved professionals.
To participate in research development and clinical audit in the area of work.
To actively participate in regular supervision and demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor.
To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
General responsibilities:
To ensure all documentation complies with professional standards and an accurate clinical record is available for each contact on the electronic patient record system
To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.
To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal process.
To ensure accurate and timely data collection according to Trust requirements.
To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
To maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
To attend meetings as required for clinical support and supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised vocational degree in SLT.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Accredited Dysphagia Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in the acute setting, including working within an MDT as a student or new graduate SLT
- Evidence of delivering teaching /training.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an SLT assistant, volunteers in relevant fields or experience working at Band 5 level.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of theory and clinical issues/development to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of using System One or other electronic record system
Personal attributes
Essential
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible working style
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised vocational degree in SLT.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Accredited Dysphagia Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in the acute setting, including working within an MDT as a student or new graduate SLT
- Evidence of delivering teaching /training.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an SLT assistant, volunteers in relevant fields or experience working at Band 5 level.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of theory and clinical issues/development to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of using System One or other electronic record system
Personal attributes
Essential
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible working style
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
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).
