Job summary
Do you have developing skills in paediatric speech sound and communication disorders and would like to work in an acute hospital? Our Cleft Lip and Palate Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team here at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The Cleft Lip and Palate SLT team is part of the wider outpatient Surgical Speech and Hearing Service (SSH) which also includes Craniofacial, Cochlear Implant, Complex Airway/Voice SLT teams. The Cleft Lip and Palate SLT team is part of a multi-disciplinary service that delivers tertiary level care to children, young people and adults within the North Thames Region who have cleft lip and palate/ a variety of conditions associated with cleft/VPD.
The successful candidate with provide high level specialist advice in assessing, devising and demonstrating therapy programmes and recommendations to community personnel, including teachers, SENCOs and particularly the speech and language therapy profession.
You will join our innovative and supportive team of 6 Cleft SLTs who work across two sites (GOSH and Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford) and a SLT Assistant. The post is based primarily at GOSH with meetings and cross cover provided to the twin-site hospital, as required. There are 15 Outpatient SLTs in total in the SSH service. The SSH team is part of the wider SLT department at GOSH comprising over 30 therapists.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to carry out diagnostic and ongoing intensive therapy for individuals with complex speech disorders related to cleft lip and palate/velopharyngeal dysfunction. You will have high level complex assessment and differential diagnostic skills in a developmental framework, simultaneously processing information, continually revising hypotheses regarding the nature of the disorder and maintaining the cooperation of the patient over prolonged sessions.
If you have postgraduate experience in the specialist assessment and management of both speech sound disorders and communication difficulties in paediatrics as well as an enthusiasm for cutting-edge evidence-based practice, patient and family focused care, collaborative team working, quality improvement and innovation and digital transformation, we would very much like to hear from you.
You will be supported by senior clinicians and join a dynamic team of therapists with a range of specialist skills. An assistant tier is also present. Strong professional and clinical leadership, with well-established supervision and PDR systems, and access to training are available. The S< Service places a strong emphasis on personal and professional development and provides opportunities for therapists to extend their clinical skills and participate in high quality training.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
- Training in clinical and student supervision
Desirable
- Accredited postgraduate courses in cleft palate speech difficulties and/or speech sound disorders at master's equivalent level
- SLT Clinical Master's Degree
Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of communication disorders associated with cleft palate/velopharyngeal dysfunction, structural anomalies
- Experience of working in an advisory role with other therapists
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of teaching SLTs and other professions
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Experience of using informal and formal speech and language assessment and intervention strategies and tools for children across a range of age groups.
- Knowledge of the impact of cultural and bilingual issues for SLTs working with this caseload
- Knowledge of the process of Statements of Educational Need
Desirable
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group including non-invasive and invasive investigations of velopharyngeal investigations
- Experience of multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate clinic
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills
- Skills in enabling local Speech and Language Therapists and other relevant professionals to develop and implement individual therapy programmes
- Excellent auditory skills, including phonetic transcription
- Demonstrable ability for team-working
- Sound knowledge of IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
- Formal presentation skills training
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
- Training in clinical and student supervision
Desirable
- Accredited postgraduate courses in cleft palate speech difficulties and/or speech sound disorders at master's equivalent level
- SLT Clinical Master's Degree
Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of communication disorders associated with cleft palate/velopharyngeal dysfunction, structural anomalies
- Experience of working in an advisory role with other therapists
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of teaching SLTs and other professions
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Experience of using informal and formal speech and language assessment and intervention strategies and tools for children across a range of age groups.
- Knowledge of the impact of cultural and bilingual issues for SLTs working with this caseload
- Knowledge of the process of Statements of Educational Need
Desirable
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group including non-invasive and invasive investigations of velopharyngeal investigations
- Experience of multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate clinic
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills
- Skills in enabling local Speech and Language Therapists and other relevant professionals to develop and implement individual therapy programmes
- Excellent auditory skills, including phonetic transcription
- Demonstrable ability for team-working
- Sound knowledge of IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
- Formal presentation skills training
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).
