Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing innovative and supportive Adult SALT team.
The successful candidate will work in an outpatient setting receiving referrals from ENT, Specialist laryngology Voice Clinics and C-Magic (Cheshire and Merseyside Gender Identity Collaborative). The role will involve offering interventions in a 1:1 or group setting with the support and supervision of senior colleagues in the field.
There will be opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in house via support and supervision from senior specialist colleagues in voice and gender affirming voice and communication therapy. You will work as part of the voice team, with well-established SLT led and multidisciplinary voice clinic services including a specialist voice clinic for performers and singers. You will engage with SLT's across the country and with the local CMAGIC MDT.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake assessment of patients, using specialist clinical reasoning and assessment techniques to differentially diagnose then formulate and implement treatment plans with advice and support from seniors as required.2. Continually evaluate the efficacy of the treatment programme to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the patient3. Monitor the effectiveness of the interventions you are providing using outcome measures.4. Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team - attending meetings/case conferences where possible, actively encouraging information sharing to enhance the quality of care to patients and staff.5. Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and other Health Care Professionals regarding all aspects of the patient's care. This will be achieved through direct liaison or written information using specialist knowledge, tailored to individual needs and taking account of impaired comprehension and expression.6. Help other Health Care Professionals communicate with patients who have impaired language skills using alternative communication systems where appropriate.7. Advise assist and support, less experienced therapists and assistants in the management of their caseload.8. Work closely with Community staff to facilitate a seamless rehabilitation service across the city.9. Carry out videofluoroscopy with senior S.L.T. developing skills to analyse and report findings.10. Undertake research as requested by team leader.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapy Service to patients who have communication disorders in acute and rehabilitation settings.
Be an active member of the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible service for patients and their families.
For further information please contact Sally Dennis, Voice Lead on 0151 282 6318.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapy Service to patients who have communication disorders in acute and rehabilitation settings.
Be an active member of the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible service for patients and their families.
For further information please contact Sally Dennis, Voice Lead on 0151 282 6318.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc relevant discipline
- Post Graduate professional qualification
- Registration with HCPC
- Member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Attends regular SIG meetings in areas of clinical interest
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working with Adult Acquired disorders
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Experience of running Adult groups
- Able to work with Assistants
- Videofluoroscopy assessments with senior
- Working with voluntary agencies
- Teaching/training others
- Involvement in audit or clinical research
- Involvement in audit or clinical research
- Experience of taking SLT observation students
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound dysphagia skills - able to work independently
Desirable
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS
- Evidence of attendance on external courses to develop knowledge and skills in specialised clinical areas
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and skills in therapeutic and functional approaches to communication disorders
- Evidence of developing clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Can evaluate the effectiveness of clinical intervention
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organise own caseload effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills - observation, listening and empathy skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Other
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Flexible/able to cope with change
- Committed to personal development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrates empathy with patients
- Experience of facilitating communication between language impaired patients, staff and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc relevant discipline
- Post Graduate professional qualification
- Registration with HCPC
- Member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Attends regular SIG meetings in areas of clinical interest
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working with Adult Acquired disorders
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Experience of running Adult groups
- Able to work with Assistants
- Videofluoroscopy assessments with senior
- Working with voluntary agencies
- Teaching/training others
- Involvement in audit or clinical research
- Involvement in audit or clinical research
- Experience of taking SLT observation students
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound dysphagia skills - able to work independently
Desirable
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS
- Evidence of attendance on external courses to develop knowledge and skills in specialised clinical areas
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and skills in therapeutic and functional approaches to communication disorders
- Evidence of developing clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Can evaluate the effectiveness of clinical intervention
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organise own caseload effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills - observation, listening and empathy skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Other
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Flexible/able to cope with change
- Committed to personal development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrates empathy with patients
- Experience of facilitating communication between language impaired patients, staff and carers
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).
