Job summary
Interested in a Rotational Band 6 Speech and Language Therapy position in adult community Neuro Rehabilitation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our well established and respected multi-disciplinary Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Service.
This post rotates between Community Stroke, Level 2b In-patient Neuro Rehabilitation, Lambeth Neuro Rehab Team and Southwark Neuro Rehab Team.
We are looking for a SLT with a keen interest in community neuro rehab. Ideally you will have a minimum of one year postgraduate experience working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments. You will be well-supported by a dedicated B7 SLT in each service and have access to regular supervision and peer support, a planned programme of in-service training, as well as an opportunity to attend external training in line with your PDP. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in service development and audit projects and to supervise students.
It is an exciting time to join our team; we are enthusiastic, forward thinking and aim to put our patients at the centre of all we do.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Service and will rotate between the following clinical areas:
- Lambeth Neuro Rehab Team
- Southwark Neuro Rehab Team
- Lambeth Neuro Rehab Team/Level 2b In-patient Neuro Rehabiltation
- Community Stroke
The post holder is expected:
- To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to clients in the communities of Lambeth and Southwark.
- To work closely alongside other members of the MDTto provide intervention that is person centred, goal-orientated and utilise a self-management approach enabling patients to participate actively in their rehab.
- To achieve an individual activity target of 14 patients per week (face-to-face or via telehealth). This is to include 1 new patient a week.
- To participate in monthly supervision and annual appraisal from a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the service.
- To provide supervision of SLT students on placement.
- To actively participate in the service development of the service
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Integrated Local Services directorate provides a range of community and inpatient health services for adults within the communities of Lambeth and Southwark, with some services also provided in Lewisham. Our hospital- based inpatient and outpatient services provide care for adults from across the region.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ProfessionalThe post holder will:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RSCLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
- Maintain close liaison with other senior colleagues in the team and ensure effective communication with all team members for day to day smooth running of the service.
- Keep abreast of current issues within the profession, taking responsibility for personal growth and development such as reading relevant journal and research papers or participating in appropriate work journal clubs and related research / evaluation projects.
- Maintain and record ongoing continuing professional development, using a professional portfolio.
- Attend professional body / clinical interest group meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical training for Speech and Language Therapy students.
- Attend training courses, participate in experiential learning as identified in PDP and impart information to colleagues.
ClinicalThe post holder will:
- Provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment and management service to a caseload of adult patients with a wide range of acquired neurological conditions following local operational policies and agreed standards and guidelines.
- Be responsible for prioritising and managing own workload. Achieve expected individual activity target of 14patients per week (face-to-face or via telehealth). This is to include 1 new patient a week.
- Work collaboratively with clients and carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure a co-ordinated approach to service delivery.
- Discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, family meetings and ward meetings as necessary and other professional meetings as requested by the line manager
- Respect clients' dignity, privacy, culture and wishes during treatment, with a commitment to equal access to rehabilitation.
- Maintain and develop close links with colleagues in the Acute sector, Local Authority Services, Voluntary Organisations and other members of Primary Health Care Services.
- Attend all appropriate team meetings.
- Supervise SLT students on placement where appropriate.
- Undertake monthly clinical supervision and line management supervision with a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the team.
- Participate in the Trust staff appraisal scheme.
- Be responsible for safekeeping and cleanliness and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control are met and reporting all equipment defects, accidents and complaints to the Deputy Clinical Lead.
- Participate in ongoing review of service delivery and any ensuing service developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ProfessionalThe post holder will:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RSCLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
- Maintain close liaison with other senior colleagues in the team and ensure effective communication with all team members for day to day smooth running of the service.
- Keep abreast of current issues within the profession, taking responsibility for personal growth and development such as reading relevant journal and research papers or participating in appropriate work journal clubs and related research / evaluation projects.
- Maintain and record ongoing continuing professional development, using a professional portfolio.
- Attend professional body / clinical interest group meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical training for Speech and Language Therapy students.
- Attend training courses, participate in experiential learning as identified in PDP and impart information to colleagues.
ClinicalThe post holder will:
- Provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment and management service to a caseload of adult patients with a wide range of acquired neurological conditions following local operational policies and agreed standards and guidelines.
- Be responsible for prioritising and managing own workload. Achieve expected individual activity target of 14patients per week (face-to-face or via telehealth). This is to include 1 new patient a week.
- Work collaboratively with clients and carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure a co-ordinated approach to service delivery.
- Discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, family meetings and ward meetings as necessary and other professional meetings as requested by the line manager
- Respect clients' dignity, privacy, culture and wishes during treatment, with a commitment to equal access to rehabilitation.
- Maintain and develop close links with colleagues in the Acute sector, Local Authority Services, Voluntary Organisations and other members of Primary Health Care Services.
- Attend all appropriate team meetings.
- Supervise SLT students on placement where appropriate.
- Undertake monthly clinical supervision and line management supervision with a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the team.
- Participate in the Trust staff appraisal scheme.
- Be responsible for safekeeping and cleanliness and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control are met and reporting all equipment defects, accidents and complaints to the Deputy Clinical Lead.
- Participate in ongoing review of service delivery and any ensuing service developments.
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered member of HCPC
Desirable
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree leading to RCSLT License to practice
- Post graduate dysphagia training / experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological disorders, in acute or community settings including management of complex dysphagia.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings including stroke, neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of current National Policy and guidelines in Neuro Rehabilitation.
- Committed to continuing professional development and self- learning
- Good ability to devise appropriate training and information packages for patients, family members, carers and colleagues.
- Excellent ability to communicate highly complicated / highly emotive information to all levels of understanding both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice
- Ability to work innovatively in order to integrate interventions into the individual's home, work, social or educational environment
- Developed skills in assessing individuals with a range of communication impairments (including aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, CCD) and ability to provide evidence-based therapy approaches/ management programmes.
- Developed skills in the assessment and management of complex dysphagia.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of neurological disability on people's lives
- Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously in the community and domiciliary settings
- Ability to demonstrate skill sharing and collaborative working at a variety of levels, including delegation of tasks
- Ability to seek specialist advice as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of referring patients for instrumental assessment.
- Experience in a range of low and high tech AAC
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Fit for active, physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure at work
- Able to travel around Southwark and Lambeth boroughs as required
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered member of HCPC
Desirable
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree leading to RCSLT License to practice
- Post graduate dysphagia training / experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological disorders, in acute or community settings including management of complex dysphagia.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings including stroke, neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of current National Policy and guidelines in Neuro Rehabilitation.
- Committed to continuing professional development and self- learning
- Good ability to devise appropriate training and information packages for patients, family members, carers and colleagues.
- Excellent ability to communicate highly complicated / highly emotive information to all levels of understanding both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice
- Ability to work innovatively in order to integrate interventions into the individual's home, work, social or educational environment
- Developed skills in assessing individuals with a range of communication impairments (including aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, CCD) and ability to provide evidence-based therapy approaches/ management programmes.
- Developed skills in the assessment and management of complex dysphagia.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of neurological disability on people's lives
- Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously in the community and domiciliary settings
- Ability to demonstrate skill sharing and collaborative working at a variety of levels, including delegation of tasks
- Ability to seek specialist advice as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of referring patients for instrumental assessment.
- Experience in a range of low and high tech AAC
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Fit for active, physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure at work
- Able to travel around Southwark and Lambeth boroughs as required
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).
