Job summary
Are you passionate about Adult Acute and Oncology / Cancer SLT services and excited to join SLT Services at Addenbrooke's Hospital in the vibrant city of Cambridge?
Following new investment, we are delighted to be in a position to appoint an additional Advanced Specialist SLT to join our well established Adult Acute Service. You will support the expanded caseload resulting from increased bed capacity in the following areas: Haemo-oncology, Neurosurgery and General / Acute Medicine.
Experience of service development, developing and delivering training, student supervision and close MDT working is essential. Sound clinical skills and extensive experience, including highly specialist dysphagia skills and complex caseload management in the acute setting are also required.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of specialist SLT services within the SLT Adult Acute Service including the areas of but not limited to Haemo-oncology, Neurosurgery and General / Acute Medicine.
To provide highly specialist clinical input to a defined caseload including patients with complex disorders, prioritising needs and managing workload independently.
To lead on the development of services within the area of specialism and to act as a resource for other Therapists in the area of expertise.
To provide cover for the Senior Specialist in Service and Team coordination, operational management and representation at relevant forums, as required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SLT Services at Addenbrookes are managed by a Professional Head of SLT and structured into four clinical areas, each led by a Clinical Lead SLT. These are ENT / Head and Neck, Adult Acute, Acute Paediatrics and Neonates and Acute Stroke / Neuro / Trauma Rehab. In addition, the Service is commissioned by NHS England to deliver specialised AAC services to the region. This work is undertaken by the specialist MDT - Communication Aid Service East of England (CASEE).
We are looking for a Therapist to work within the Adult Acute Team who has the required combination of skills, experience, enthusiasm and flexibility to contribute to service provision to patients, supporting less experienced Therapists and student supervision and shaping and enhancing future service delivery.
In preparation for the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH), you will work alongside other senior colleagues, the MDT and the Clinical Team Lead to contribute to the development of SLT Cancer Services and the delivery of specialised assessment and rehabilitation of swallowing and communication impairments within the above mentioned defined caseload.
The CCRH will bring together clinician and research expertise in a new world-class hospital for the East of England to detect cancer earlier, treat it more precisely and save more lives. It is being built on Europe's leading life sciences campus, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The project is a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals, the University of Cambridge and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
We welcome applications from SLTs who are in the process of developing this range of skills and who currently do not meet the specification but have the aptitude to develop the necessary competencies to fulfil the role with support, e.g. SLTs in an established Band 6 position keen to develop or strengthen their skills in instrumental dysphagia assessments such as FEES and/or VFS and tracheostomy management, with progression towards a Band 7 role.
In all cases, training and development needs will be identified and a personal development plan agreed and supported.
Applications from Therapists seeking to undertake this role on a full time or part time or temporary basis are also welcomed.
We welcome International applicants and are also keen to hear from SLTs considering a return to practice. If you have any questions about this, please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss.
In all cases, we are available to tell you more about this post and other opportunities in the service and warmly invite you to contact us.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 3 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 7 March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SLT Services at Addenbrookes are managed by a Professional Head of SLT and structured into four clinical areas, each led by a Clinical Lead SLT. These are ENT / Head and Neck, Adult Acute, Acute Paediatrics and Neonates and Acute Stroke / Neuro / Trauma Rehab. In addition, the Service is commissioned by NHS England to deliver specialised AAC services to the region. This work is undertaken by the specialist MDT - Communication Aid Service East of England (CASEE).
We are looking for a Therapist to work within the Adult Acute Team who has the required combination of skills, experience, enthusiasm and flexibility to contribute to service provision to patients, supporting less experienced Therapists and student supervision and shaping and enhancing future service delivery.
In preparation for the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH), you will work alongside other senior colleagues, the MDT and the Clinical Team Lead to contribute to the development of SLT Cancer Services and the delivery of specialised assessment and rehabilitation of swallowing and communication impairments within the above mentioned defined caseload.
The CCRH will bring together clinician and research expertise in a new world-class hospital for the East of England to detect cancer earlier, treat it more precisely and save more lives. It is being built on Europe's leading life sciences campus, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The project is a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals, the University of Cambridge and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
We welcome applications from SLTs who are in the process of developing this range of skills and who currently do not meet the specification but have the aptitude to develop the necessary competencies to fulfil the role with support, e.g. SLTs in an established Band 6 position keen to develop or strengthen their skills in instrumental dysphagia assessments such as FEES and/or VFS and tracheostomy management, with progression towards a Band 7 role.
In all cases, training and development needs will be identified and a personal development plan agreed and supported.
Applications from Therapists seeking to undertake this role on a full time or part time or temporary basis are also welcomed.
We welcome International applicants and are also keen to hear from SLTs considering a return to practice. If you have any questions about this, please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss.
In all cases, we are available to tell you more about this post and other opportunities in the service and warmly invite you to contact us.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 3 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 7 March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of advanced specialist short courses in communication and swallowing disorders in neurology, to masters level equivalent
- Member of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- In depth post graduate experience in specialist area of neurology
- Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of complex communication, swallowing disorders associated with a neurology caseload
- Independent use and interpretation of videofluoroscopic and FEES examinations
- Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to neurology
- In depth knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- In depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual discriminatory skills for analysis of speech, including phonetic transcription
- Advanced clinical skills in analysis and interpretation of videofluoroscopic and FEES examinations, including ability to pass the nasendoscope
- Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills for management of complex cases
- Excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of advanced specialist short courses in communication and swallowing disorders in neurology, to masters level equivalent
- Member of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- In depth post graduate experience in specialist area of neurology
- Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of complex communication, swallowing disorders associated with a neurology caseload
- Independent use and interpretation of videofluoroscopic and FEES examinations
- Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to neurology
- In depth knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- In depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual discriminatory skills for analysis of speech, including phonetic transcription
- Advanced clinical skills in analysis and interpretation of videofluoroscopic and FEES examinations, including ability to pass the nasendoscope
- Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills for management of complex cases
- Excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).