Job summary
Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is a large teaching hospital, serving a population of approx. one third of a million across Liverpool. It is a leading trust in research and clinical trials and a regional tertiary centre for many specialist services such as Ventilation, Major Trauma, Head & Neck Cancer and Critical Care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic SLT with excellent clinical, supervisory and organisational skills to join the acute SLT teams based on the LUHFT sites at the Royal, Broadgreen and Aintree Hospitals.
We are looking for someone to work with a broad range of complex general medical conditions alongside taking the lead on dysphagia training for our junior staff across the trust. There is a vision that this role will also progress into leading on other training initiatives within the trust.
The post holder will be part of teams managing complex communication and dysphagia caseloads. Experience in Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES is required.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
This role will also provide opportunities to develop both clinical and leadership skills within the SLT team and the wider organisation. You will work closely with the band 8 clinical leads and other band 7 SLTs in the service with regular opportunities for senior support and peer supervision.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be working as a member of a flexible and supportive team within the acute settings at the Royal, Broadgreen and Aintree hospital sites. The role will involve working with a broad range of complex general medical conditions and developing a lead role in dysphagia training. You will be supported by expert practitioner speech and language therapists working with advanced dysphagia, critical care, head and neck, voice and asthma and enabled to develop your skills in dysphagia and Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction as well as caseload management and prioritisation. We carry out videofluoroscopy clinics each week andhave a well-established FEES and Laryngeal endoscopy training programme for senior clinicians.
Band 7 employees provide clinical lead roles and are required to supervise junior therapists and assistant staff, as well as deputise for 8a team leads. You will be encouraged to support service development through participation in internal and external projects.
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.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details see Job Description attached.
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Management and provision of highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy, using models of best practice to assess the clients needs, and to provide therapy, advice and support for the patient.
Evaluation of clients needs in order to give effective support at the right time, involving prioritisation of the caseload, according to recently reviewed literature and clinical effectiveness guidelines.
Management and provision of highly specialist SLT for specified clients, byassessing needs and then providing programmes and resources, which arereviewed and up-dated regularly.
Support for colleagues within and outside of Speech & Language Therapy, including the provision of student placements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details see Job Description attached.
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Management and provision of highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy, using models of best practice to assess the clients needs, and to provide therapy, advice and support for the patient.
Evaluation of clients needs in order to give effective support at the right time, involving prioritisation of the caseload, according to recently reviewed literature and clinical effectiveness guidelines.
Management and provision of highly specialist SLT for specified clients, byassessing needs and then providing programmes and resources, which arereviewed and up-dated regularly.
Support for colleagues within and outside of Speech & Language Therapy, including the provision of student placements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- HCPC - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
- In-depth experience within specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- HCPC - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
- In-depth experience within specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
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).
