Job summary
Are you a registered Speech and Language Therapist or soon to qualify?
Are you interested in working within our learning Disability inpatient Unit in Chester?
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive and innovative Multi-Disciplinary Team at Eastway, our Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit.
This post is being advertised at band 6 (or band 5 developmental post if newly qualified), at 18.75 hours per week.
You will be a valued member of our MDT, providing a specialist service providing assessments and interventions, you will be supported within your role by the unit team and wider service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post will be to provide assessment, diagnosis, speech and language therapy interventions for patients in line with "communicating quality 3".
The role will involve managing a defined caseload and ensuring there are well coordinated care plans.
The successful candidate will have the ability to manage his/her time to prioritise tasks and consult with more senior clinicians when this is required.
Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the Team is is essential that the post holder will work collaboratively with all appropriate agencies to ensure there is effective communication so the service can provide a high quality service to patients.
To provide appropriate information, advice and support to patients and carers, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved where barriers to understanding exist.
Produce, disseminate and update reports and guidelines using a range of media software and to ensure that these are accessible and appropriate.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses/training in dysphagia
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at management/ leadership short courses
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Can manage own caseload of complex problems independently
- Established detailed knowledge of current evidence in the management of communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities and also those with dysphagia
- Knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative means of communication
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
- Ability to produce reports / guidelines using media software etc
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate Specialist Interest Group / Regional Hub
- Experience of work in a variety of settings
- Evidence of postgraduate study
- Some experience of supervising/ mentoring junior staff
- Ability to use video/digital camera
- Familiar with signing systems e.g. Makaton/Signalong
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification
- Experience of working on an assessment treatment unit
- Experience providing communication assessments and interventions for people with challenging behaviour
- Experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a specialist therapist
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Assessment and implementation of Alternative and Augmentative communication systems
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses/training in dysphagia
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at management/ leadership short courses
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Can manage own caseload of complex problems independently
- Established detailed knowledge of current evidence in the management of communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities and also those with dysphagia
- Knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative means of communication
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
- Ability to produce reports / guidelines using media software etc
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate Specialist Interest Group / Regional Hub
- Experience of work in a variety of settings
- Evidence of postgraduate study
- Some experience of supervising/ mentoring junior staff
- Ability to use video/digital camera
- Familiar with signing systems e.g. Makaton/Signalong
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification
- Experience of working on an assessment treatment unit
- Experience providing communication assessments and interventions for people with challenging behaviour
- Experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a specialist therapist
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Assessment and implementation of Alternative and Augmentative communication systems
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
