Job summary
Make a Difference in Neonatal Care - Join Us as a Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapist at the Great Western Hospital
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for the neonatal babies? We are seeking an experiencedBand 7 Neonatal Specialist Speech and Language therapistto join our dynamic Neonatal therapy team.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in a highly specialist area of neonatal speech and language therapy. In this role, you will work within our acute neonatal unit and follow-up clinics, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team including specialist physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, neonatologists, and specialist nurses.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist Speech and language assessments and interventions for neonates within the acute neonatal unit and follow-up clinics.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, family-centred care.
- Act as a clinical expert and resource for neonatal speech and language therapy within the Trust.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives through theImproving Togetherframework.
- Support and mentor junior staff and students, promoting best practice and professional development.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and Trust standards.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD in Neonatal specialty
- Evidence of recent study at MSc level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate qualifications
- Willingness to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy NHS clinical experience, preferably inclusive of neonatal care
- Knowledge and experience of a range of assessment and interventions/approaches in neonatal and paediatric care
- Knowledge of child development, common neonatal and paediatric conditions and indepth knowledge of developmental disabilities and factors influencing early infant development
- Experience in developing the SLT's role
- Experience of working in a wide range of clinical areas
Desirable
- To demonstrate an understanding of internal and external factors affecting Speech and Language Therapy provision
- Experience in collecting and evaluating audit and quality assurance programmes and participating research
- Previous experience in applying Clinical Governance to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD in Neonatal specialty
- Evidence of recent study at MSc level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate qualifications
- Willingness to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy NHS clinical experience, preferably inclusive of neonatal care
- Knowledge and experience of a range of assessment and interventions/approaches in neonatal and paediatric care
- Knowledge of child development, common neonatal and paediatric conditions and indepth knowledge of developmental disabilities and factors influencing early infant development
- Experience in developing the SLT's role
- Experience of working in a wide range of clinical areas
Desirable
- To demonstrate an understanding of internal and external factors affecting Speech and Language Therapy provision
- Experience in collecting and evaluating audit and quality assurance programmes and participating research
- Previous experience in applying Clinical Governance to practice
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).
