Job summary
Are you looking for the next step in your Speech & Language Therapy Career?
At Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH to us) we've created stimulating and rewarding careers so excellent Speech & Language Therapists like you can join us. HUTH is a regional teaching NHS trust and now partnered with our neighbours under the NHS Humber Health Partnership, providing a wide range of tertiary services to our patients.
You'll be working with an expert team of SLTs providing services to acute surgical caseload and working with patients on the Complex Rehabilitation Unit. You will primarily be based on the Castle Hill Hospital site, set in the backdrop of the East Riding of Yorkshire countryside.
You will be joining an experienced, supportive, dynamic and forward-thinking team in a large teaching centre with first class facilities and excellent opportunities for development.
Following the success of the 2017 UK's City of Culture, Hull has continued to maintain its vibrancy, as a hub for music festivals, nightlife, restaurants, theatres and bars, with world class visitor attractions and famous sports teams. The East Yorkshire countryside and coastline is also on our doorstep. With excellent transport links, this is a great and affordable place to work, play, live and unwind.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Speech & Language Therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service in line with the guidance of the Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist for Acute Surgical/ Complex Rehab , the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK arewelcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage own caseload of inpatients with an acquired swallowing and/or communication disorder in acute surgical specialties and rehabilitation.
Work as an integral member of trust multi-disciplinary teams as applicable, for example attending case conferences. Regular liaison with a range of disciplines across the acute surgical and rehabilitation services regarding patient care e.g. discussion with consultants or senior nursing staff.
Independently provide observational and direct clinical placements for Speech & Language Therapy students when requested.
Supervise new graduate Speech & Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
To demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and be able to appropriately deal with complaints as needed.
Support the provision of training to other health care professionals, patients and carers.
Identify personal training needs, undertake regular CPD and participate in annual appraisals and practice supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage own caseload of inpatients with an acquired swallowing and/or communication disorder in acute surgical specialties and rehabilitation.
Work as an integral member of trust multi-disciplinary teams as applicable, for example attending case conferences. Regular liaison with a range of disciplines across the acute surgical and rehabilitation services regarding patient care e.g. discussion with consultants or senior nursing staff.
Independently provide observational and direct clinical placements for Speech & Language Therapy students when requested.
Supervise new graduate Speech & Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
To demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and be able to appropriately deal with complaints as needed.
Support the provision of training to other health care professionals, patients and carers.
Identify personal training needs, undertake regular CPD and participate in annual appraisals and practice supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites and/ or in the community as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication difficulties
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired swallowing disorders
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Member of a communication and /or dysphagia CEN
- Experience of working in acute surgery and or rehabilitation settings
- Experience of complex care
- Experience of videofluoroscopy
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Good organisational and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to deal effectively with challenging sutuations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- Registered with HCPC
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites and/ or in the community as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication difficulties
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired swallowing disorders
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Member of a communication and /or dysphagia CEN
- Experience of working in acute surgery and or rehabilitation settings
- Experience of complex care
- Experience of videofluoroscopy
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Good organisational and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to deal effectively with challenging sutuations
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).
