Job summary
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated HCPC Registered Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our nationally recognised Specialised Rehabilitation Medicine service on Broadfield Unit to work as part of our MDT.
You will be part of an established rehabilitation service which offers a significant opportunity to support implementation of high quality rehabilitation pathways and MDT working. You will contribute to building a culture of innovation, service improvement and development with strong links to local and regional communities supported by an invested interest in improving Specialised Rehab.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly and supportive Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation service where there is a wide range of expertise and experience.
Support patients within a biopsychosocial rehabilitation model within an in-patient setting using Speech and Language Therapy client centred practice, with a proactive approach to service users' recovery
Support with assessment, implementation and evaluation of SMART goals within a collaborative, effective and evidence based service to facilitate Specialised Rehabilitation
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, supervision and demonstrating effective team working ensuring quality at its core.
Further develop your specialist clinical and leadership skills
Offers a varied role and responsibilities including assessment, therapy and management for our complex patient population
Service development, training and research opportunities alongside excellent peer support will be available as part of the MDT and Haywood Hospital therapies portfolio and SLT colleagues
Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and experience working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work in a transformative and innovative way with to assist shape the future of Rehabilitation Medicine which supports a wide catchment area that includes but is not limited to Cheshire, Staffordshire, Telford, Shropshire and Wales. You will need to possess competencies in assessment and management of routine dysphagia, awareness of PDOC pathways, excellent communication skills and experience of working with adults with complex rehabilitation needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work in a transformative and innovative way with to assist shape the future of Rehabilitation Medicine which supports a wide catchment area that includes but is not limited to Cheshire, Staffordshire, Telford, Shropshire and Wales. You will need to possess competencies in assessment and management of routine dysphagia, awareness of PDOC pathways, excellent communication skills and experience of working with adults with complex rehabilitation needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent. Post qualification courses in communication disorders Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level Evidence of further clinical study
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHSE, NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent. Post qualification courses in communication disorders Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level Evidence of further clinical study
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHSE, NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
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).
