Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experience Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our RLI SLT team. This is a fixed term post, for 12 months leading SLT provision to our non-stroke pathways at the RLI. This role is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the clinical leadership team for Speech and Language Therapy, working together to develop pathways for patients who require specialist SLT therapy and growing our SLT team.
You will be joining a friendly team of SLT's and SLT assistants that work across the Morecambe Bay footprint. You will be well supported with opportunities for peer support and access to joint working from colleagues. You will be offered opportunities for personal and professional development.
Have a look at our X account for updates about our team -@SLTuhmbt
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for our services and we hope you will want to play a large part in developing a gold standard service which will achieve our aim of delivering excellent care in the Morecambe Bay area.
To work collaboratively with our SLT Leads for Speech and Language Leads with responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the service on a day to day basis.
To work as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for themanagement of a clinical caseload, providing highly specialisedassessment, treatment and advice to patients.
We offer-
A friendly and supportive team
Clinical and Operational Supervision.
In-house SLT Forum for peer supervision and CPD
Opportunity to access Leadership development programmes
Have a look at our X account @SLTuhmbt for news about our team!
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
- Evidence of formal training / self study / specialist experience to Masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of work procedures and practises, which are underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
- Developed knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines and legislation relating to the delivery of speech and language therapy services to the adult population
- Significant knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required
- An understanding of the roles of other professionals involved in the area of practice
- Highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision, speed and high levels of hand/eye and sensory co-ordination are essential for performing real time, accurate phonemic and phonetic transcriptions
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
- Evidence of formal training / self study / specialist experience to Masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of work procedures and practises, which are underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
- Developed knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines and legislation relating to the delivery of speech and language therapy services to the adult population
- Significant knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required
- An understanding of the roles of other professionals involved in the area of practice
- Highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision, speed and high levels of hand/eye and sensory co-ordination are essential for performing real time, accurate phonemic and phonetic transcriptions
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).
