Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the St Georges Adult SLT service as the Principal SLT for Acute services.
The role will include the line management and oversight of all aspects of operational and clinical leadership of the acute SLT team. The team is comprised of two Band 7s, two Band 6s and two Band 5s and covers 33 wards including a wide range of specialities such as Critical Care (General and Cardiothoracic ICUs), Cardiology, Respiratory, Oncology, Renal,Senior Health, General Medicine including the Acute Medical Unit.
The successful post holder will be highly experienced in the management of an acute adult Speech and Language Therapy caseload and will have advanced clinical skills including competencies in the management of patient in ICU and who are ventilator dependent. They will provide joint sessions, second opinions and highly specialist treatment and advice forpatients across the acute caseload.
Part time, full time or jobshares will be considered
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the weekly inpatient and community videofluoroscopy clinics which are based out of both St. George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital. This will include the co-ordination and oversight of training SLTs up to competency in videofluoroscopy.
The post holder will also provide clinical supervision to one/two Speech and Language Therapists within Adult Community services.
The role will involve working with relevant Care Groups and MDTs to support SLT work throughout patient pathways. The multi-site and team involvement will ensure the post holder is able to support the integration and transition of care across services and look for opportunities to optimise flow across the department.
The post holder will be supported with continuing professional development and as part of a large and progressive department within a large teaching Trust there will be the opportunity to access training, lead on quality improvement initiatives and implement Trust and NHS wide strategy. They will participate in clinical supervision and annual personal development appraisals.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree qualification or equivilent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of Masters degree or specialist development and training such as Advanced Dysphagia, Tracheostomy management, FEES, aphasiology
- Experiential and advanced training as evidenced by highly structured self-directed study using regular appraisal of research & evidence base for specialist clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working in the field of Acute Medicine
- Assessment ,treatment and management of highly complex clients with acquired neurological communication disorders; apraxia, aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria
- Working with clients with highly complex dysphagia including tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients
- Coaching / developing reflective clinical practice in less experienced staff.
- Counselling in a supervisory role with staff, and rehabilitative/ supportive role with clients and carers
- Developing and delivering education and training packages.
- Advising/ providing second opinions.
- Clinical audit applying the principles of research methodology
- Undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Undertaking recruitment & selection for less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Leadership role within speech and language therapy
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Level 4 Videofluoroscopy competency
- Experience leading videofluoroscopy clinics
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical, concentration and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment rationales relevant to this client group with speech language and communication, and swallowing difficulties.
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group.
- Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in health, social care and voluntary sector involved with this client group.
- Established knowledge of national policies and procedures in particular safeguarding children, disability discrimination act, National Service Frameworks for older people & chronic conditions, the cancer plan and the critical care standards.
- Understanding and application of the principles of clinical governance /audit within own & subordinates / others clinical practice.
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
- Team Player
Other
Essential
- Membership of relevant SIG groups
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree qualification or equivilent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of Masters degree or specialist development and training such as Advanced Dysphagia, Tracheostomy management, FEES, aphasiology
- Experiential and advanced training as evidenced by highly structured self-directed study using regular appraisal of research & evidence base for specialist clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working in the field of Acute Medicine
- Assessment ,treatment and management of highly complex clients with acquired neurological communication disorders; apraxia, aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria
- Working with clients with highly complex dysphagia including tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients
- Coaching / developing reflective clinical practice in less experienced staff.
- Counselling in a supervisory role with staff, and rehabilitative/ supportive role with clients and carers
- Developing and delivering education and training packages.
- Advising/ providing second opinions.
- Clinical audit applying the principles of research methodology
- Undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Undertaking recruitment & selection for less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Leadership role within speech and language therapy
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Level 4 Videofluoroscopy competency
- Experience leading videofluoroscopy clinics
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical, concentration and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment rationales relevant to this client group with speech language and communication, and swallowing difficulties.
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group.
- Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in health, social care and voluntary sector involved with this client group.
- Established knowledge of national policies and procedures in particular safeguarding children, disability discrimination act, National Service Frameworks for older people & chronic conditions, the cancer plan and the critical care standards.
- Understanding and application of the principles of clinical governance /audit within own & subordinates / others clinical practice.
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
- Team Player
Other
Essential
- Membership of relevant SIG groups
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
