Job summary
The Adult SLT team at Darent Valley Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (0.8wte) to join our critical care service at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and skilled Critical Care Speech and Language Therapist capable of providing high quality input to the hospital's 10-bedded Intensive Care Unit. We are situated near South-East London with good transport links, where an additional 5% high cost of living allowance applies. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, proactive and flexible team.
The post will provide excellent opportunities to develop skills as a core member of the Critical Care MDT. It is essential that you have a high level of knowledge and skills within critical care and are motivated to work within the current Speech & Language Therapy resource to develop the skills and competence of the team in critical care and the associated pathways.
Main duties of the job
Established leadership skills are essential for this role. Service evaluation and governance are key components with the post holder expected to undertake regular audit and collate clinical outcomes within Critical Care and across Acute Speech & Language Therapy with a view to continually improving quality, safety and productivity. Teaching will be a significant part of your role, both within the SLT team and the wider MDT.
The successful candidate will also work closely with the acute lead SLT to support a team of therapists and therapy assistants to manage an acute caseload. There is access to weekly videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics, and while working knowledge and experience of these assessments are desirable for the role we would be pleased to support attainment of additional competencies as required. The post holder will also be working alongside the Stroke Unit SLT team and there are also well established outpatient and Macmillan teams, and excellent administrative support. They will be supervised by the Band 8 Head of Service for Inpatients.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with peer support and regular clinical and managerial supervision. There is access to informal and formal training and CPD opportunities, where learning and sharing is strongly encouraged. We strive for ongoing service development, and participation in projects and audits, and cross-discipline working is highly valued. We are passionate about our team and profession, and actively raise the profile of Speech and Language Therapy.
Please watch our recruitment video to hear more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ZCMlSDW0o
We would be very excited to welcome another passionate SLT into our team!
If you are interested in this post and would like any more information, please email dgn-tr.sltdvh@nhs.net or telephone 01322 428593 to discuss the post further. You are also very welcome to visit the Department. We would be very pleased to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with peer support and regular clinical and managerial supervision. There is access to informal and formal training and CPD opportunities, where learning and sharing is strongly encouraged. We strive for ongoing service development, and participation in projects and audits, and cross-discipline working is highly valued. We are passionate about our team and profession, and actively raise the profile of Speech and Language Therapy.
Please watch our recruitment video to hear more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ZCMlSDW0o
We would be very excited to welcome another passionate SLT into our team!
If you are interested in this post and would like any more information, please email dgn-tr.sltdvh@nhs.net or telephone 01322 428593 to discuss the post further. You are also very welcome to visit the Department. We would be very pleased to hear from you.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Well-developed knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping
- Well-developed knowledge of relevant procedures including (vulnerable adults, Mental Capacity Act etc.) and other legal requirements
- Well-developed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit and their application to professional practice
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Publication in appropriate journals, etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in associated specialties
- Experience at specialist level or above to further develop skills to be able to demonstrate advanced level of skills in Specialist field
- Experience of tracheostomy assessment and management
- Experience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies
- Delivering in service training programmes
- Experience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants
- Active participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing
- Experience in line management
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Well-developed knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping
- Well-developed knowledge of relevant procedures including (vulnerable adults, Mental Capacity Act etc.) and other legal requirements
- Well-developed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit and their application to professional practice
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Publication in appropriate journals, etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in associated specialties
- Experience at specialist level or above to further develop skills to be able to demonstrate advanced level of skills in Specialist field
- Experience of tracheostomy assessment and management
- Experience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies
- Delivering in service training programmes
- Experience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants
- Active participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing
- Experience in line 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.
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).
