Job summary
East London NHS Foundation Trust Speech and Language Therapist Community Neuro Service Band 6 SLT 0.8 WTE Maternity cover 12 months.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist maternity cover for 12 months to join the Newham Community Neuro Service, based at East Ham Care Centre. The Community Neuro Service provides assessment, treatment and management to adults with stroke, TBI and progressive neurological conditions, such as Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
The service provides early supported discharge for stroke, community stroke and neuro rehab pathways, and sees clients in their own homes, in clinic, via telehealth and other appropriate community locations. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to further develop and consolidate specialist skills and knowledge working with adults with neurological conditions in a community setting.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be joining a well-established team, consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, a psychologist, neuro navigator and 4 other speech and language therapists. The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision, and opportunities for additional internal and external CPD and training.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust supports flexible working.
Please see attached JD and person specification for fill details of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust supports flexible working.
Please see attached JD and person specification for fill details of the post
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).
