Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within Bedfordshire Community Health Services Speech and Language Therapy Service.
The post is permanent, 1.0 WTE. (part time/job share will be considered)
The successful candidate will carry out domiciliary visits across north, mid and south Bedfordshire to patients in their own homes and nursing and care homes. The post will also include out patient clinics .These are currently based at Bedford Hospital. and Grove View, Dunstable however these locations may change in the future.
The post will require good experience and knowledge within the field of acquired dysphagia and communication difficulties. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to join the service and work closely with the wider MDT.
The adult speech and language therapy service comprises of a small, friendly and supportive team. There are regular team meetings, supervision and opportunities for further training and CPD.
You will require relevant professional qualifications. Applicants must hold current HCPC registration
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties, including complex cases.
You will be required to participate in post graduate dysphagia training for junior staff, supervise students and the support practitioner.
You will also be required to carry out training sessions on communication and dysphagia to other professionals and attend MDTs where required.
You will be encouraged to take an active role in service improvement and continuing professional development.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and description of role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and description of role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Dysphagia qualified at least 5 years including working with complex cases
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Eligibilityto work in the UK
Essential
- Has right to work in the UK
Car Driver
Essential
- Must have UK driving license
- Must have own transport to travel throughout Bedfordshire independently
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills & knowledge in dysphagia
- Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills & knowledge in communication
Leadership skills
Essential
- Effective Multi disciplinary working
- Provide second opinions for junior staff
- Supervise junior staff and students
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to deal with conflicting demands & able to re-prioritise day accordingly
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Dysphagia qualified at least 5 years including working with complex cases
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Eligibilityto work in the UK
Essential
- Has right to work in the UK
Car Driver
Essential
- Must have UK driving license
- Must have own transport to travel throughout Bedfordshire independently
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills & knowledge in dysphagia
- Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills & knowledge in communication
Leadership skills
Essential
- Effective Multi disciplinary working
- Provide second opinions for junior staff
- Supervise junior staff and students
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to deal with conflicting demands & able to re-prioritise day accordingly
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).
