Job summary
Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) - Adult Community, Camden (Band 5)
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary community rehabilitation team. Our office base is in St Pancras Hospital (close to the amenities and transport links of Kings Cross, Euston and Camden), and we see patients in the community across Camden, which is a vibrant and diverse inner London borough.
Main duties of the job
You will join our Camden Neurology and Stroke Service - a well-established, highly-respected and supportive team comprising speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and rehabilitation assistants. You will be committed to providing a goal-focused, evidence-based service to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
About us
You will have a stimulating varied caseload and gain broad clinical experience working across multiple community pathways. The role offers a valuable opportunity to develop and consolidate skills working with patients from: Early Supported Discharge (post-acute stroke), Neurorehab (stroke, head injury, progressive neuro), Palliative Care, and a range of other long-term conditions affecting communication and/or swallowing (eg dementia, COPD). You will join at an exciting time where we are developing Camden's new Integrated Neighbourhood Team model to offer more holistic support to residents as described in the NHS Ten Year Plan.
You may also have the opportunity to gain additional experience on the in-patient wards within St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit (neurology, multi-pathology and disability management).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will suit an early-career Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop and consolidate skills working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. You will bring robust relevant clinical experience from your student placements and/or NQP role(s). You will be well-supported by a stable, compassionate, supportive and flexible team of SLTs (B6-B8a). You will also gain valuable peer support and learning opportunities working closely alongside our wonderful multidisciplinary colleagues.
We always welcome informal discussions and/or visits from potential applicants. Please contact Chris Emsley or Claire Hunt, Speech and Language Therapists, on 020-33173309.
We plan to hold interviews on Thursday 16th October.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will suit an early-career Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop and consolidate skills working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. You will bring robust relevant clinical experience from your student placements and/or NQP role(s). You will be well-supported by a stable, compassionate, supportive and flexible team of SLTs (B6-B8a). You will also gain valuable peer support and learning opportunities working closely alongside our wonderful multidisciplinary colleagues.
We always welcome informal discussions and/or visits from potential applicants. Please contact Chris Emsley or Claire Hunt, Speech and Language Therapists, on 020-33173309.
We plan to hold interviews on Thursday 16th October.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
- State registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Professional registration with RCSLT.
Experience
Essential
- Adults with acquired communication difficulties.
- Adults with acquired eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Desirable
- Working in the community.
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Administrative and/or Project work.
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Techniques and strategies required to assess and support/treat people with communication difficulties.
- Techniques and strategies required to assess and support/treat people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
- Relevant frameworks including: NICE guidance, HCPC and RCSLT standards, NHS and Trust policies and guidance, relevant legislation.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Ability to form effective working relationships with professionals internal and external to the organisation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate clinical notes and reports promptly.
- Excellent organisational skills. Able to prioritise work & caseload.
- Able to work on own initiative with direction. Able to judge appropriately when advice, direction or approval is required.
- Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality in the NHS.
- Good skills of self-awareness and the impact on others.
- Strong computer literacy skills and ability to use clinical systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- Able to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the role.
- Commitment to clinical and professional development.
- Ability to reflect on own clinical practice and learning needs.
Desirable
- Awareness of approaches required to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress.
- Able to delegate to and/or support colleagues including: rehabilitation assistants, students, carers, administrators.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
- State registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Professional registration with RCSLT.
Experience
Essential
- Adults with acquired communication difficulties.
- Adults with acquired eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Desirable
- Working in the community.
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Administrative and/or Project work.
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Techniques and strategies required to assess and support/treat people with communication difficulties.
- Techniques and strategies required to assess and support/treat people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
- Relevant frameworks including: NICE guidance, HCPC and RCSLT standards, NHS and Trust policies and guidance, relevant legislation.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Ability to form effective working relationships with professionals internal and external to the organisation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate clinical notes and reports promptly.
- Excellent organisational skills. Able to prioritise work & caseload.
- Able to work on own initiative with direction. Able to judge appropriately when advice, direction or approval is required.
- Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality in the NHS.
- Good skills of self-awareness and the impact on others.
- Strong computer literacy skills and ability to use clinical systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- Able to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the role.
- Commitment to clinical and professional development.
- Ability to reflect on own clinical practice and learning needs.
Desirable
- Awareness of approaches required to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress.
- Able to delegate to and/or support colleagues including: rehabilitation assistants, students, carers, administrators.
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Pancras Hospital (office base) - with travel to patients across the borough of Camden
London
NW1 0PE
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
