Job summary
Are you passionate about providing a high quality Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) service to adult inpatients within a critical care setting? Are you looking for the chance to develop your career in a prestigious London Trust with access to highly skilled clinicians and multiple learning opportunities?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced speech & language therapist who exemplifies our Trust values to join our Adult Acute Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Department on a fixed term contract. The post-holder will provide a highly specialist clinical SLT service to adult inpatients with communication and/or swallowing disorders resulting from acquired neurological/ medical/ surgical conditions of an acute or chronic nature, with a specific remit for patients within the critical care setting, including management of issues relating to tracheostomy and ventilator dependence. The Adult Acute service is provided to patients within the specialisms of Acute and Specialist Medicine, Neurosciences, Surgery, Cancer and Critical Care.
The post holder will work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary teams providing assessment and management to critical care patients across a range of medical and surgical specialisms on the Charing Cross Hospital (CXH) site, and provide support to units on the St Mary's (SMH) and Hammersmith Hospital (HH) sites if/as required.
As a senior SLT, you will also play a key role in participating in the development of the SLT service, including audit and research, and delivering teaching programmes to other professions. They will contribute to the development of junior staff, including clinical supervision and appraisal of junior SLTs.
The successful candidate will have completed competencies in tracheostomy management, be Level 2 FEES competent, and have experience of independently managing patients with complex communication and swallowing impairments in level 2 and 3 critical care settings.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder may lead a team and be responsible for providing an advanced standard of care to patients at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, which covers a multi-cultural and diverse population.
- The post holder will supervise the work of other more junior staff and support workers.
- The post holder will assist the Clinical Lead in contributing to the planning, coordination, development and evaluation of the service. Together with other senior staff, you will act as a resource of specialist advice to the rest of the therapy service and other professions.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
- Clinical Experience in relevant clinical area, including implementing evidence based practice
- Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions
- Significant experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Management skills or leadership training
- Competency in Videofluoroscopy
- Level 2A or above FEES competency
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing training of a range of SLT/MDT members
- Experience of service development and change management
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions
- Skills and experience in supervision, mentoring and coaching
Desirable
- Management skills or leadership training
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
- Clinical Experience in relevant clinical area, including implementing evidence based practice
- Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions
- Significant experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Management skills or leadership training
- Competency in Videofluoroscopy
- Level 2A or above FEES competency
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing training of a range of SLT/MDT members
- Experience of service development and change management
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions
- Skills and experience in supervision, mentoring and coaching
Desirable
- Management skills or leadership 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).
