Job summary
The post is a Band 6 position however we also encourage applications from Newly Qualified Therapists and Band 5 therapists with the view to develop to a Band 6 when competencies have been achieved.
We are able to offer the opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative and supportive teamat the Whittington Hospital. This post is based at the Whittington Hospital, which is a teaching hospital, and will cover all medical wards.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering a comprehensive therapy service to patients, families and carers of adults with neurological,respiratory or surgical conditions, rehabilitation and elderly referred to the speech and language therapy department at the Whittington Hospital,referred with communication and swallowing difficulties. They will need knowledge in the assessment, differential diagnosis, rehabilitation andtreatment of communication difficulties.
The Team offers:o Opportunities to develop competencies bespoke to the level of the applicant (NQP, dysphagia, VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care)o Excellent line management and peer supporto Opportunities for ongoing personal developmento The Whittington Hospital is a teaching hospital offering exciting learning opportunities and MDT workingo Flexible working and career development
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a developing clinician working towards gaining RCSLT dysphagia training competency level C or above, in a supportedand bespoke trajectory. Opportunities for developing further competencies including VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care and FEES are available as part of this role.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and is responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload, within their professionalboundaries, seeking advice where indicated.
The post holder will be working closely with their clinical supervisor and members of the SLT adult team, to contribute towards optimum patientcare and service delivery across the patient pathway.
The post holder will gain experience working with various MDTs throughout the hospital.
The post holder will have the opportunity to support SLT students and provide training across the MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a developing clinician working towards gaining RCSLT dysphagia training competency level C or above, in a supportedand bespoke trajectory. Opportunities for developing further competencies including VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care and FEES are available as part of this role.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and is responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload, within their professionalboundaries, seeking advice where indicated.
The post holder will be working closely with their clinical supervisor and members of the SLT adult team, to contribute towards optimum patientcare and service delivery across the patient pathway.
The post holder will gain experience working with various MDTs throughout the hospital.
The post holder will have the opportunity to support SLT students and provide training across the MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. Speech Path or Equivalent (including Dip. CST)
- HPC license to practice, and eligible for the full RCSLT register
- 3.Successful completion of specialist short courses relevant to the field of adults with acquired speech, language, communication and/or eating and swallowing disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Of a specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to an acute adult caseload
- Of the key characteristics leading to a specialist differential diagnosis relevant to the client group of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Of selecting, setting & evaluating specialist treatment goals
- Of a range of specialist therapeutic interventions relevant to patients presenting with acquired communication disorders demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches.
- Of specialist assessment and treatment options for neurogenic dysphagia - both informal and formal techniques.
- The application of specialist knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors effecting client management.
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team approaches.
- Of basic understanding of clinical governance principles
- Advanced approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress
Desirable
- Basic qualitative and quantitative research approaches
- Basic approaches to delivering presentations and training, and adapting style to a range of audiences.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one years post registration experience relevant to disorders seen in an acute adult caseload
- Of working within a team setting
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex, sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills
additional requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to reflect on practice
- Competent computer skills including Word processing skills.
- Negotiation and problem solving
- Prioritisation skills
- Organisational Skills
- Effective self-management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. Speech Path or Equivalent (including Dip. CST)
- HPC license to practice, and eligible for the full RCSLT register
- 3.Successful completion of specialist short courses relevant to the field of adults with acquired speech, language, communication and/or eating and swallowing disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Of a specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to an acute adult caseload
- Of the key characteristics leading to a specialist differential diagnosis relevant to the client group of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Of selecting, setting & evaluating specialist treatment goals
- Of a range of specialist therapeutic interventions relevant to patients presenting with acquired communication disorders demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches.
- Of specialist assessment and treatment options for neurogenic dysphagia - both informal and formal techniques.
- The application of specialist knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors effecting client management.
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team approaches.
- Of basic understanding of clinical governance principles
- Advanced approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress
Desirable
- Basic qualitative and quantitative research approaches
- Basic approaches to delivering presentations and training, and adapting style to a range of audiences.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one years post registration experience relevant to disorders seen in an acute adult caseload
- Of working within a team setting
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex, sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills
additional requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to reflect on practice
- Competent computer skills including Word processing skills.
- Negotiation and problem solving
- Prioritisation skills
- Organisational Skills
- Effective self-management
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).
