Job summary
Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist(Community Neurology Service)
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to gain skills in specialist community neuro-rehabilitation to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and innovative team.
You will become a member of a well-established multidisciplinary team which includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Rehabilitation Support Workers. We offer Early Supported Discharge, Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab pathways within the London Borough of Newham. Our team delivers therapy in a range of settings, including patient's homes, nursing homes, via telehealth, or appropriate community locations.
We have strong links to the consultant-led teams in the local stroke and neuro rehab services and provide an in-reach service to facilitate a safe and timely discharge for our patients.
We work closely with the research community and actively participate in current research projects. We also have in-house links with the Stroke Association and regularly work with voluntary services, for example, our longstanding local aphasia group.
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist in the team you will be well supported both managerially and clinically through regular supervision, individual performance review and regular in service trainings, both uni- and multidisciplinary. We are committed to evidence-based practice and actively encourage continuing professional development.
As a newly qualified professional you will be supported to develop your skills in management of acquired dysphagia and communication difficulties. You will have the opportunity to supervise students on placement and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
If you would like further information about this role then please contact Claudia Bull, Clinical Lead Community Neuro Service, Victoria Bedford, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Laura Hardy, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 020 8586 6464.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) is making a positive difference to thousands of people's lives, providing support so that they can fulfil their potential and enjoy healthy lives.
ELFT has been named one of the HSJ Top 10 best places to work in healthcare and we have the best staff engagement score in the country according to the national NHS staff survey results for 2014. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services.
We have set ourselves the mission of providing the highest quality mental health and community care in England, and have embarked on an ambitious Quality Improvement Programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts to improve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about this vacancy.
Geographic areas our services cover
ELFT provides a wide range of community and inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age, older adults and forensic services to the City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Bedfordshire and Luton. We provide psychological therapy services to the London Borough of Richmond, as well as Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy in Barnet.
In addition, the Trust provides forensic services to the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and some specialist mental health services to North London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
The specialist Forensic Personality Disorder service serves North London and the specialist Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME adult outpatient service serves North London and the South of England.
The Trust's specialist Mother and Baby Psychiatric Unit receives referrals from London and the South East of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about this vacancy.
Geographic areas our services cover
ELFT provides a wide range of community and inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age, older adults and forensic services to the City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Bedfordshire and Luton. We provide psychological therapy services to the London Borough of Richmond, as well as Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy in Barnet.
In addition, the Trust provides forensic services to the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and some specialist mental health services to North London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
The specialist Forensic Personality Disorder service serves North London and the specialist Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME adult outpatient service serves North London and the South of England.
The Trust's specialist Mother and Baby Psychiatric Unit receives referrals from London and the South East of England.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Allied Health Profession License
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults in health or social care settings
- Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Allied Health Profession License
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults in health or social care settings
- Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good IT skills
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).
