Job summary
Providing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Services to adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders at Donald Wilson Neuro Rehabilitation Unit and St Richards Hospital Acute Stroke Unit.
The post holder will work within the Neurosciences SLT service as part of the University Hospitals Sussex Speech and Language Therapy Services
Main duties of the job
Assessing and managing complex communication and speech disorders following neurological injury
Assessing and managing complex Dysphagia following neurological injury
Working within a multidisciplinary team in both the neuro rehabilitation unit and acute stroke unit to design and implement needs based, personalised rehabilitation plans
Providing leadership and specialist advice to the SLT team working within the Neurorehabilitation and Acute Stroke pathways
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Designing and implementing rehabilitation plans to meet the communication and swallowing needs of patients following neurological injury/stroke
See job description for full detail
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Designing and implementing rehabilitation plans to meet the communication and swallowing needs of patients following neurological injury/stroke
See job description for full detail
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or eqivalent
- Evidence of experience in neuro-rehabilitation swallowing and communication management
- Evidence of experience in post stroke swallowing and communication management
- Evidence of leadership and supervision experience
Desirable
- Competent in Videofluroscopy assessment and reporting
- Competent in FEES assessment and reporting
- Recognised qualification in Leadership
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or eqivalent
- Evidence of experience in neuro-rehabilitation swallowing and communication management
- Evidence of experience in post stroke swallowing and communication management
- Evidence of leadership and supervision experience
Desirable
- Competent in Videofluroscopy assessment and reporting
- Competent in FEES assessment and reporting
- Recognised qualification in Leadership
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
