Job summary
We are delighted to offer a fixed term opportunity to work as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders. This role will be across the specialities of stroke (hyper-acute, acute and inpatient rehabilitation) and general medicine (including acute respiratory care, critical care and ENT). If you are ready to grow and develop your specialist skills across these specialities, we are excited to welcome you to join our team at Fairfield General Hospital and the wider NCA SLT team.
We offer a supportive environment with regular team meetings, close links with the MDT and in-house training opportunities including regular CPD events. We have established weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and a developing FEES service, there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to complete competencies in the instrumental assessment of dysphagia.
These positions will suit existing Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists who wish to further develop specialist skills in the field of adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders, or Band 5 therapists looking for career progression. We are a family-friendly service, offer flexible working options and prioritise the health and well-being of all our team members.
Main duties of the job
Every day is different!You will be:
- Competent to work independently with adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties and current knowledge of assessment and treatment procedures.
- Managing a caseload of patients assessing and making a clinical judgement of their condition and needs.
- Create and implement individualised treatment programmes, ensuring these are evaluated and modified as required, following appropriate pathways of care and communicating via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.
- Supported by the Dysphagia Lead, as well as other highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, therapy assistants and colleagues within our stroke service.
- Be willing to work flexibly which includes supporting 7 day working.
- Be willing to help further develop the service we provide.
- Keen to provide specialist advice and enjoy delivering training across the wider workforce as well as educating and enriching student's experiences too!
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information
around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website
https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), licence to practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited SLT degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses or other post-graduate training
Knowledge, Skills Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing disorders
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and use of up-to-date assessment procedures and therapy techniques relevant to client group
- Awareness of professional and clinical local and national guidelines/policies relevant to the client group
- Ability and commitment to deliver training
- Good prioritisation and time management skills
- Analytical and reflection skills
Desirable
- Skills in the interpretation of Videofluoroscopy assessment
- Experience of training SLTs
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), licence to practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited SLT degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses or other post-graduate training
Knowledge, Skills Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing disorders
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and use of up-to-date assessment procedures and therapy techniques relevant to client group
- Awareness of professional and clinical local and national guidelines/policies relevant to the client group
- Ability and commitment to deliver training
- Good prioritisation and time management skills
- Analytical and reflection skills
Desirable
- Skills in the interpretation of Videofluoroscopy assessment
- Experience of training SLTs
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).