Job summary
Exciting and dynamic role assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on acute neurosurgical wards. This will include supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills in the area of acute neurosciences, alongside opportunities to develop instrumental assessment and tracheostomy competencies. You will be required to hold a large complex caseload all the while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment, to manage the various etiologies.
Main duties of the job
-Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills
- Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
- Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes
- Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing
- Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently.
- Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required.
-Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients.
About us
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly skilled Speech and Language Therapy service and work within the neurosciences department. This post holder will carry a caseload covering neurosurgical wards with support to the neuro-cardiology, neurology and trauma teams. They will have the opportunity to work on our instrumental assessment rotas and work towards relevant clinical competencies. The post holder will have experience providing SLT assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders within an MDT setting. The post holder will carry their own caseload and have an important role in liaising with other specialist services to optimise patient outcomes.
The post holder will receive regular supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills. They will be joining a highly supportive and innovative Speech and Language Therapy Department, offering well established CPD and learning opportunities.
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
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level including clinical training, clinical experience with an adult caseload in a previous job or clinical placement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
- Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
- Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Competent with IT skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Good written and spoken English
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team player
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
Desirable
- To have a full driving licence and be a car owner or have own transport (bicycle, moped, motor bike)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level including clinical training, clinical experience with an adult caseload in a previous job or clinical placement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
- Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
- Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Competent with IT skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Good written and spoken English
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team player
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
Desirable
- To have a full driving licence and be a car owner or have own transport (bicycle, moped, motor bike)
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).
