Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a speech and language therapist who loves community work with people with acquired communication and/or swallowing difficulties ,as well as enjoying supporting newly qualified therapists and therapy students. Working closely with the community lead you will be getting the best of both worlds, continuing your clinical development whilst gaining leadership experience.
We are an acute and community SLT team with drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to the people we serve, always striving to improve.
Coming to join us you will have support from SLT colleagues with regular supervisions and good training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To deliver Speech and Language Therapy to patients in the community living with complex needs, relating to communication and/or swallowing. To work with the community lead SLT in the delivery of a dynamic, evidence based service proactively responding to service pressures. To provide support to the wider SLT team with their in-depth knowledge and experience of the presenting patient group both in the community and acute setting.
Supporting the Leadership for the community Speech and Language Therapy team
Input into Speech and Language Therapy strategy development and implementation supporting the clinical lead in the area of community care
Input into Speech and Language Therapy practice development and quality improvement supporting the clinical lead in the area of community care
Input in to Speech and Language Therapy workforce development, education, students
Participation in the development of Speech and Language Therapy research, audit and evaluation
Health promotion, Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to and take a lead in multidisciplinary projects/initiatives appropriate to the role
To undertake other relevant duties appropriate to clinical role as requested by the Head of Service for Adult PH SLT, Deputy Service Director Therapies and Equipment or Head of Profession following discussion around capacity.
To provide leadership, supervision and training for newly qualified SLTs in particular, assisting them through the newly qualified practitioner competencies and working with the team to achieve dysphagia competencies
To provide leadership, supervision and training for SLTs and SLTAs within your areas of expertise
To actively participate in professional development of the speech and language therapy team.
To contribute highly specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the development of the adult SLT service plan taking delegated lead on the development of team objectives or projects with peers.
To advise the Community Lead and Head of Service about needs and/or gaps in service provision within the specialist area
To assist the Community Lead, Head of Service for PH SLT, Deputy Service Director for Therapies and Specialist Equipment and Head of Profession in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist in the implementation of necessary changes.
To contribute to the recruitment and selection of team members to meet organisational needs consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the organisation of and contribute to the In-service Training of Speech and Language Therapists, professionals, and students on topics related to communication and/or swallowing difficulties and therapy, targeting this training to the needs of the participants/Service.
To be responsible for the delivery of core and specialist training on a range of subjects relating to clinical specialism.
To plan and participate in the provision of clinical observational and experiential placements for student Speech and Language Therapists including exam placements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to and take a lead in multidisciplinary projects/initiatives appropriate to the role
To undertake other relevant duties appropriate to clinical role as requested by the Head of Service for Adult PH SLT, Deputy Service Director Therapies and Equipment or Head of Profession following discussion around capacity.
To provide leadership, supervision and training for newly qualified SLTs in particular, assisting them through the newly qualified practitioner competencies and working with the team to achieve dysphagia competencies
To provide leadership, supervision and training for SLTs and SLTAs within your areas of expertise
To actively participate in professional development of the speech and language therapy team.
To contribute highly specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the development of the adult SLT service plan taking delegated lead on the development of team objectives or projects with peers.
To advise the Community Lead and Head of Service about needs and/or gaps in service provision within the specialist area
To assist the Community Lead, Head of Service for PH SLT, Deputy Service Director for Therapies and Specialist Equipment and Head of Profession in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist in the implementation of necessary changes.
To contribute to the recruitment and selection of team members to meet organisational needs consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the organisation of and contribute to the In-service Training of Speech and Language Therapists, professionals, and students on topics related to communication and/or swallowing difficulties and therapy, targeting this training to the needs of the participants/Service.
To be responsible for the delivery of core and specialist training on a range of subjects relating to clinical specialism.
To plan and participate in the provision of clinical observational and experiential placements for student Speech and Language Therapists including exam placements.
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 a community 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
- Skills in differential diagnosis and ability to offer second opinions
Desirable
- Experience in either videofluoroscopy, FEES or tracheostomy.
- Experience of quality improvement
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in the assessment treatment and evaluation of swallowing and communication disorders of various aetiologies, including those with complex presentations.
- Demonstration of specialist knowledge in clinical specialism, underpinned by current evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of a broad range of specialist formal and informal assessment methods and their interpretation
- Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently
- Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to health care and this specialist SLT caseload
- Highly motivated and able to evidence effective leadership and team work skills
- Commitment to ongoing training, education and mentoring to develop clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of providing evidence based support to newly qualified therapists
Attributes
Essential
- Approachable and flexible
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation
- Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Active and empathetic listening and counselling skills
- Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to effectively manage own caseload
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting and inducting staff
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.
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 a community 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
- Skills in differential diagnosis and ability to offer second opinions
Desirable
- Experience in either videofluoroscopy, FEES or tracheostomy.
- Experience of quality improvement
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in the assessment treatment and evaluation of swallowing and communication disorders of various aetiologies, including those with complex presentations.
- Demonstration of specialist knowledge in clinical specialism, underpinned by current evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of a broad range of specialist formal and informal assessment methods and their interpretation
- Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently
- Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to health care and this specialist SLT caseload
- Highly motivated and able to evidence effective leadership and team work skills
- Commitment to ongoing training, education and mentoring to develop clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of providing evidence based support to newly qualified therapists
Attributes
Essential
- Approachable and flexible
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation
- Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Active and empathetic listening and counselling skills
- Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to effectively manage own caseload
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting and inducting staff
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
