Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work in a friendly team and lead our acute inpatient service across two general Hospitals - Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General.The post holder will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering a service to patients with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The successful applicant will have well established skills in dysphagia. An interest and knowledge of either videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy or FEES is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
The post is suitable for an experienced Band 6 or an established Band 7 with a passion to develop and use their skills. We welcome applications for full time, part time and flexible working / secondments will also be considered. Return to practice applicants are welcome.It is an exciting time to join us as we are actively developing our tracheostomy, FEES and VFS pathways. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on CPD through access to specialist clinical support, away days, sharing good practice and effective team working. We value our staff and advocate career progression internally.
We encourage our therapists to contribute to service develop, and welcome and value new ideas and experiences. We have strong links with Universities and a commitment to student education.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a safe, effective and consistently high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust
- To act as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Physical Health Speech and Language Therapy Team, supporting the team to evolve and embed best practice in the acute setting
- Lead and develop a team of speech and language therapists in the acute inpatient service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital
- Independently manage a highly specialist and complex caseload. This will involve screening, in depth assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and review of adults with acute, chronic and complex acquired disorders of swallowing, voice and communication
- Provide line management and supervision to Band 6 and Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists. Contribute to the training and development of Speech and Language Therapy students and Speech and Language Therapy assistants.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) degree level qualification
- Member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered with the RCSLT
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia management at Masters level or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Well established experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist in an acute setting
- Experience and evidence of training speech and language therapists and other professionals
- Experience and evidence of supervising staff and students e.g. supervision, appraisals, performance management
- Experience in either videofluoroscopy, FEES or tracheostomy.
- Skills in differential diagnosis and ability to offer second opinions
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement
- Experience of clinical research
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) degree level qualification
- Member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered with the RCSLT
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia management at Masters level or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Well established experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist in an acute setting
- Experience and evidence of training speech and language therapists and other professionals
- Experience and evidence of supervising staff and students e.g. supervision, appraisals, performance management
- Experience in either videofluoroscopy, FEES or tracheostomy.
- Skills in differential diagnosis and ability to offer second opinions
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement
- Experience of clinical research
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).
