Job summary
Band 5
Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Service
Inpatient Services - dysphagia and communication
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Permanent
Main duties of the job
Pro-active, additional Trust investment has created a new role for an enthusiastic and organised Speech and Language Therapist to provide inpatient acute dysphagia and communication services.
You will work across Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw Hospital sites, primarily based at DRI.
About us
The Adult SLT service provides:
- Videofluoroscopy for inpatients, outpatients and referrals from Community SLT Trusts
- Joint ENT Voice Disorders Clinic twice per month
- Speech and Language Therapy led nasendoscopy clinic
- FEES service
- Funded Critical Care AHP service
You will have access to these clinics and may be required to support the setting up and operational running of the instrumental clinics at times. Training, support and supervision will be given as needed.
CPD activities, evidence based practice, audit, personal development, research, QI, role development opportunities, staff engagement, staff well-being, transparency and team inclusion in wider decisions and policy are actively pursued and encouraged. We are passionate about the work we do, we are supportive of each other and we have a positive staff survey.
You will be joining an established team of other Band 5-8a SLTs who are the current South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB Quality Improvement Award Winners and the Trustwide Wellbeing Champion Winners.
We work closely with the SSNAP A-Rated Stroke/Neuro SLT team.
In the future, there may be opportunity to work with the stroke team and/or train in voice and head and neck services, if desired.
Doncaster is situated just off the M18 with a 2 hour non-stop train link to London. There are surrounding villages and it is only an hour from the Peak District.
Please call us or come to see us, we'd love to show you around. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide speech and language therapy for acute inpatient adult acquired communication disorders, using appropriate assessment and therapeutic techniques.
To be/become competent in post basic dysphagia assessment, therapy and management and to utilise these skills in inpatient settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide speech and language therapy for acute inpatient adult acquired communication disorders, using appropriate assessment and therapeutic techniques.
To be/become competent in post basic dysphagia assessment, therapy and management and to utilise these skills in inpatient settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Masters with Certificate to Practice
- Valid HCPC registration
- RCSLT Membership
Desirable
- Post basic dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adult communication disorders
- Experience of working in an adult acute inpatient setting
Desirable
- Post basic dysphagia experience
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Evidence of interpersonal skills; staff and/or patients
- Ability to present information in a clear, accurate and logical manner
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Evidence of a positive, "can do" attitude
Organisational skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of organisation of caseloads and ability to consider wider contexts
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Masters with Certificate to Practice
- Valid HCPC registration
- RCSLT Membership
Desirable
- Post basic dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adult communication disorders
- Experience of working in an adult acute inpatient setting
Desirable
- Post basic dysphagia experience
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Evidence of interpersonal skills; staff and/or patients
- Ability to present information in a clear, accurate and logical manner
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Evidence of a positive, "can do" attitude
Organisational skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of organisation of caseloads and ability to consider wider contexts
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).
