Job summary
Due to
promotions within the team, we are pleased to share the opportunity for a new generalist SLT to join us here at MYTT Adult SLT department working across the stroke and acute wards. This is a 30 hours per week position.
Prospective
candidates are welcome to visit or make contact to discuss further.
This is a
career enhancing opportunity for a suitably qualified, skilled
and dynamic SLT. The post holder can be newly qualified or experienced but must be interested in working in hospital services; assessing and treating patients with both communication and swallow presentations.
The post holder will work autonomously across both the acute and stroke ward settings. They will be involved in MDT meetings, caseload review meetings, SLT staff meetings and service developments.
Dysphagia caseload management skills are advantageous but dysphagia training can be provided.
We have a
very established and experienced SLT leadership team who specialise in areas
across acute, head and neck, voice, community, stroke and
instrumental specialisms.
We look forward to welcoming new colleagues in to our friendly service.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working with patients who have communication and swallow impairments due to a range of conditions, who are in the hospital setting. The role involves working across stroke, elderly, respiratory, oncology and spinals for example, across Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals.
Regular supervision will be provided and you will have access to protected CPD time and training opportunities.
There will also be a small amount of time ringfenced for outpatient or home visit caseload work via community service pathways.
Our service offers videofluoroscopy assessment across acute and community areas and we have an emerging FEES service.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
-
To assess, diagnose,
treat and discharge clients with acquired disorders of communication,
demonstrating the use of evidence based practice.
- To manage in addition to
the above, acquired disorders of swallowing (dysphagia) after achieving the
required level of competence.
-
To organise, prioritise and
appropriately manage your caseload within existing resources.
-
To access support and
advice from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.
- To provide advice and
support to clients, families and careers e.g. the provision of information
about other agencies.
-
To communicate with
colleagues from Health, Social Services and voluntary agencies and maintain
good working relationships with them.
-
To provide appropriate
and timely verbal and / or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech
and Language Therapy interventions /outcomes in order to facilitate the
holistic management of clients.
-
To work within a multi
disciplinary, multi agency framework.
-
To attend and contribute
to staff meetings, both team and departmental.
-
To demonstrate continuing professional
development as required from the Trust, HCPC and the Royal College of Speech
and Language Therapists.
-
To be aware of and act
according to the principles of clinical governance.
-
To participate in the
training of carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate.
-
To provide opportunities
for observation to Speech and Language Therapy students and students from
other disciplines.
-
To supervise Speech and
Language Therapy students after gaining appropriate clinical experience.
-
To provide, after gaining
appropriate clinical experience, mentorship for new graduate Speech and
Language Therapists.
-
To undertake routine
correspondence and report writing.
-
To collect and submit
timely and accurate caseload data to the Trusts information system.
-
To adhere to the core
responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapists as defined by the Health
Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
-
To assess, diagnose,
treat and discharge clients with acquired disorders of communication,
demonstrating the use of evidence based practice.
- To manage in addition to
the above, acquired disorders of swallowing (dysphagia) after achieving the
required level of competence.
-
To organise, prioritise and
appropriately manage your caseload within existing resources.
-
To access support and
advice from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.
- To provide advice and
support to clients, families and careers e.g. the provision of information
about other agencies.
-
To communicate with
colleagues from Health, Social Services and voluntary agencies and maintain
good working relationships with them.
-
To provide appropriate
and timely verbal and / or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech
and Language Therapy interventions /outcomes in order to facilitate the
holistic management of clients.
-
To work within a multi
disciplinary, multi agency framework.
-
To attend and contribute
to staff meetings, both team and departmental.
-
To demonstrate continuing professional
development as required from the Trust, HCPC and the Royal College of Speech
and Language Therapists.
-
To be aware of and act
according to the principles of clinical governance.
-
To participate in the
training of carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate.
-
To provide opportunities
for observation to Speech and Language Therapy students and students from
other disciplines.
-
To supervise Speech and
Language Therapy students after gaining appropriate clinical experience.
-
To provide, after gaining
appropriate clinical experience, mentorship for new graduate Speech and
Language Therapists.
-
To undertake routine
correspondence and report writing.
-
To collect and submit
timely and accurate caseload data to the Trusts information system.
-
To adhere to the core
responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapists as defined by the Health
Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Licence to Practice.
- Registration with The Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Interest in working with adult caseload.
- Registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to work independently.
- Good awareness of caseload management issues and different models of delivering care.
- Competent and confident to work independently with acquired disorders of communication.
Desirable
- Recent experience working with people, especially with older people or people with disabilities
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of participation in service development initiatives.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of relevant National Service Frameworks and RCSLT Clinical Guidelines.
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed spoken and written communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
- Able to work as a fully participating and effective team member.
- Well-developed skills in analysis and reflection.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload efficiently.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of courses for e.g. counselling, breaking bad news.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Licence to Practice.
- Registration with The Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Interest in working with adult caseload.
- Registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to work independently.
- Good awareness of caseload management issues and different models of delivering care.
- Competent and confident to work independently with acquired disorders of communication.
Desirable
- Recent experience working with people, especially with older people or people with disabilities
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of participation in service development initiatives.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of relevant National Service Frameworks and RCSLT Clinical Guidelines.
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed spoken and written communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
- Able to work as a fully participating and effective team member.
- Well-developed skills in analysis and reflection.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload efficiently.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of courses for e.g. counselling, breaking bad news.
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).
