Job summary
An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen to join the innovative Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service in Hillingdon. This role would suit a new or experienced Band 7 with an interest in complex dysphagia and health conditions, acquired neurological disorders and service development. You will be working at the forefront of Hillingdon Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. You will provide clinical leadership to a subsection of the community / domiciliary team members with the support of the Team Lead and deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy intervention into domiciliary, and at our Intermediate care units.
You will be expected to contribute to audit, QI and service development, supporting junior members of staff and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, clinical forums and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential.Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Part-time / Flexible working requirements will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead to develop the service. Independently, delivering high quality clinical care in the community in line with the national drive in preventative care. Work alongside the Hillingdon Community Rehabilitation Service with other AHP's and with broader community services, such as ESD, Care Home support and Specialist Nursing teams. The Community / Domiciliary SLT service is part of the wider SLT Outpatient, voice and Videofluoroscopy service.
Videofluoroscopy training and competency development can be supported within the weekly Community SLT led service, including MBsimP training as appropriate.
About us
Hillingdon Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service
We are a supportive friendly team who work across the large diverse London borough of Hillingdon. We pride ourselves on delivering patient centred care in their own homes, intermediate care beds and in clinics. Please do not hesitate to get in contact to find out more about this Post and our service.
Working for CNWL
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective, highly specialist speech and language therapy service to people with a diverse range of diagnoses presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties living in the community of Hillingdon.
The service will be delivered in line with current trends and will meet the changing needs of this population in their own homes. Patients may be seen in a variety of settings, including their own homes, intermediate care beds and residential/nursing homes. The post holder may also be required to contribute to clinic services on occasions where there is a service need.
The caseload is comprised of people who have a wide variety of neurological problems affecting their communication and swallowing, including stroke, dementia and other progressive conditions.
Caseloads also include patients with non-neurological difficulties e.g. COPD, Post Cancer treatment, Frailty, Palliative diagnosis etc . Community visits to patients are largely made via independent car driving.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective, highly specialist speech and language therapy service to people with a diverse range of diagnoses presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties living in the community of Hillingdon.
The service will be delivered in line with current trends and will meet the changing needs of this population in their own homes. Patients may be seen in a variety of settings, including their own homes, intermediate care beds and residential/nursing homes. The post holder may also be required to contribute to clinic services on occasions where there is a service need.
The caseload is comprised of people who have a wide variety of neurological problems affecting their communication and swallowing, including stroke, dementia and other progressive conditions.
Caseloads also include patients with non-neurological difficulties e.g. COPD, Post Cancer treatment, Frailty, Palliative diagnosis etc . Community visits to patients are largely made via independent car driving.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and recent SLT experience at least at a Band 6 level, equivalent in adult acute / community settings especially rehabilitation, neurology and the management of complex dysphagia, Experience in working within the NHS
- Carrying out evidence based audit and research projects
- Working in multidisciplinary/multiagency teams
- Working in the community
Desirable
- Delivering specialist training to a range of audiences
- Supervision / Leadership of Speech and Language Therapists, students/support workers
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Successful completion of advanced practitioner post- graduate study relevant to field (e.g. As a minimum, RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework Level C - Specialist level dysphagia practitioner or equivalent, counselling, leadership, aphasia, palliative care)
- Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses relevant to field (e.g. Mental Capacity Assessment, EMST, LSVT, Progressive Neurological disorders, AAC, Palliative care / EDAR, Videofluoroscopy, Aphasia)
- Membership of, and active participation in, relevant Clinical Excellence Networks, e.g. CEN Community, Dysphagia, Supervision and appraisal methods
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and recent SLT experience at least at a Band 6 level, equivalent in adult acute / community settings especially rehabilitation, neurology and the management of complex dysphagia, Experience in working within the NHS
- Carrying out evidence based audit and research projects
- Working in multidisciplinary/multiagency teams
- Working in the community
Desirable
- Delivering specialist training to a range of audiences
- Supervision / Leadership of Speech and Language Therapists, students/support workers
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Successful completion of advanced practitioner post- graduate study relevant to field (e.g. As a minimum, RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework Level C - Specialist level dysphagia practitioner or equivalent, counselling, leadership, aphasia, palliative care)
- Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses relevant to field (e.g. Mental Capacity Assessment, EMST, LSVT, Progressive Neurological disorders, AAC, Palliative care / EDAR, Videofluoroscopy, Aphasia)
- Membership of, and active participation in, relevant Clinical Excellence Networks, e.g. CEN Community, Dysphagia, Supervision and appraisal methods
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
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).
