Job summary
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced clinician to work with the Speech & Language Therapy lead and wider MDT to review, plan and co-ordinate SLT provision within the urgent care footprint This is a new and exciting role to support patient flow through the organisation and thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for leading change in the service and becominganintegral member of the urgent care teams. This will include opportunities to develop education and training to the wider MDT to ensure referrals into Speech and Language Therapy are both timely and appropriate. You will lead the service for the acute in-patient team, including elements of staff management, service development and being an integral part of the clinical team, as well as support with the co-ordination of SLT provision for the acute team on a day to day basis. We are aiming to focuson early assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing needs in the area, as well as follow patients who are admitted through to other acute wards, supporting staff as part of the wider caseload. Introduction to the Therapy Department at The Dudley Group on Vimeo
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Main duties of the job
Job Overview Continued We have well established teams in Acute, Stroke, Critical Care and Head and Neck Cancer as well as significant specialist clinical knowledge and clinics for Video fluoroscopy and FEES, with opportunities to develop in this area if desired. We also supervise and educate student SLTs to a graduate standard, working with the Universities to ensure standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses
- Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course
Desirable
- MSc in specialist area or working towards higher education learning
- Practice Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate dysphagia experience and ability to manage complex cases independently
- Experience of managing highly complex cases
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
- Extensive relevant clinical experience at post graduate level
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses
- Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level
- Commitment to personal and team development
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students
- Experience of audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for role/profession
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance
- Able to organise and delegate workload
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Desirable
- Publication in appropriate journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses
- Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course
Desirable
- MSc in specialist area or working towards higher education learning
- Practice Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate dysphagia experience and ability to manage complex cases independently
- Experience of managing highly complex cases
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
- Extensive relevant clinical experience at post graduate level
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses
- Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level
- Commitment to personal and team development
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students
- Experience of audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for role/profession
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance
- Able to organise and delegate workload
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Desirable
- Publication in appropriate journals
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).
