The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Band 6 Acute Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy team at Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking for a senior therapist to join our team on a permanent basis. Individuals seeking to develop advanced dysphagia and leadership skills, or a current Band 5 therapist seeking to progress within the acute setting would be ideal for this role.

You will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, actively initiating and participating in the interdisciplinary decision-making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives.

This is a part time role of 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently manage the caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, actively initiating and participating in the interdisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives.

The post holder will maintain an overview of the competing demands for speech and language therapy service, managing service delivery and keeping their line manager informed of pressures to self and service, prioritising the caseload and administrative workload to meet capacity demands.

The post holder will be responsible for organising the Speech and Language Therapy service in accordance with Departmental and Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will apply evidence-based practice in order to manage a specific caseload of patients with complex neurological needs under supervision.

To maintain personal professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by relevant professional body for periodic registration to maintain personal professional licence are complied with.

To exercise professional accountability as guided by the relevant professional body and maintained in accordance with the policies of the department and The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

292-6646139-CCS-A

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details to refer to attached job description and personal specification, alternatively please contact Tracey Murray (our lead SLT) for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details to refer to attached job description and personal specification, alternatively please contact Tracey Murray (our lead SLT) for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • SLT Degree Qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering training and education
  • Supervision of students / juniors / assistants

Knowledge

Essential

  • Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
  • Good understanding of the roles of other professionals in the MDTs including, occupational therapists, physios, dieticians, etc and the interface between primary and secondary care etc
  • Negotiation and Problem Solving skills

Desirable

  • Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • SLT Degree Qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering training and education
  • Supervision of students / juniors / assistants

Knowledge

Essential

  • Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
  • Good understanding of the roles of other professionals in the MDTs including, occupational therapists, physios, dieticians, etc and the interface between primary and secondary care etc
  • Negotiation and Problem Solving skills

Desirable

  • Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead SLT

Tracey Murray

tracey.murray1@nhs.net

01279973031

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

292-6646139-CCS-A

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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