Job summary
Due to increased investment in stroke services we are expanding our team at EKHUFT! We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated SLT with a passion for working in stroke services.
We take pride in the work we do to support people who have had a stroke to reach their potential. The increased investment in our services has resulted in a substantial increase in staffing which will enable us to deliver a holistic, forward-thinking service over seven days.
We offer regular supervision and peer support to help your professional development and offer regular CPD opportunities.
As part of the broader adult SLT service, you'll be joining a team that fosters growth and positivity. Across our three main hospital sites, we offer a range of specialist inpatient services including videofluoroscopy and FEES and we are active members of the altered airways MDTs.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention
o To support in the supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students
o To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy intervention to patients.
o Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex swallowing and communication needs associated within stroke.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description which is attached to this advert for further information on main responsibilties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description which is attached to this advert for further information on main responsibilties.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level
- Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness and ability to be a good team member
- Good organisational skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to stroke, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders)
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to stroke)
- Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant to adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role)
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC Registration
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Ability to travel across the Trust
- Ability to work flexibly over 7-days including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Experience working with stroke patients
- Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Experience working with stroke patients
- Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level
- Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness and ability to be a good team member
- Good organisational skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to stroke, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders)
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to stroke)
- Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant to adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role)
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC Registration
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Ability to travel across the Trust
- Ability to work flexibly over 7-days including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Experience working with stroke patients
- Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Experience working with stroke patients
- Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- 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).
