Job summary
32 hours per week
An exciting opportunity
has arisen for a band 5 speech and language therapist who is looking for an
opportunity to develop their skills and experience in neurological
rehabilitation. We are looking for a motivated band 5 practitioner who would
like to develop over a period of 12 to 18 months by undertaking training
relevant to the post which would include the management of dysphagia.
The NRU is a 12 bedded local
specialist rehabilitation unit that provides a neurological rehabilitation
service which enables patients with long term neurological conditions including
patients with an acute injury or episode, to access rehabilitation that is
coordinated, timely & responsive to patient needs
The successful applicant
will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the lead SLT in the
assessment and management of complex speech and swallowing problems
We are committed to
supporting the successful applicant to become part of a well-established confident,
high-quality & caring team who are experts in their field.
This is a challenging
and exciting opportunity to work within a level 2 accredited specialist
neurological rehabilitation unit.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
As specialist Speech and language therapist on NRU
you will:
Provide high quality
clinical advice on the assessment, diagnosis and management of inpatients on
the unit, who may have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This will
include those with complex needs and possible tracheostomies
Provide support, education and advice to more junior SLTs,
nursing and AHP colleagues specifically in relation to inpatients with
communication difficulties and to ensure adequate access to the service is
maintained, for this client group.
Work closely with the MDT and manage your own case load
within the team
Contribute to the development of departmental
policies/guidelines and to participate in the development of innovations in
service delivery taking account of Clinical Governance.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Band 5 and Band 6 roles - please see the attached job descriptions and person specifications in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Band 5 and Band 6 roles - please see the attached job descriptions and person specifications in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Experience of working within a clinical setting.
- Band 6
- Proven post graduate SLT experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with swallowing and communication difficulties.
- Proven awareness and experience of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- Experience in working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS.
- Band 6
- Previous experience working with people who have had a traumatic or acquired brain injury.
- Experience co-ordinating the work of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Band 6
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Current member of RCSLT.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols.
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client.
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients.
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care.
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients.
- Band 6
- Proven verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation.
- Awareness of alternative and augmentative communication.
- Ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- Band 5
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties.
- Band 6
- Knowledge of the functions of related professions within this client group.
- Experience of the management of communication and swallowing difficulties in patients with a tracheostomy.
Training
Essential
- Band 6
- Proven post graduate accredited (or equivalent) dysphagia training and experience.
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Completion of post graduate training relevant to client group (primarily traumatic and acquired brain injury).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 5
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Organisational skills to plan own work time and caseload management.
- Ability and commitment to work as part of a team.
- Verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation.
- Written communication skills sufficient to ensure professional standards in record keeping and report writing.
- Band 6
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible and adaptive skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Band 5 and Band 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Experience of working within a clinical setting.
- Band 6
- Proven post graduate SLT experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with swallowing and communication difficulties.
- Proven awareness and experience of the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- Experience in working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS.
- Band 6
- Previous experience working with people who have had a traumatic or acquired brain injury.
- Experience co-ordinating the work of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Band 6
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Current member of RCSLT.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols.
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client.
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients.
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care.
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients.
- Band 6
- Proven verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation.
- Awareness of alternative and augmentative communication.
- Ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- Band 5
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties.
- Band 6
- Knowledge of the functions of related professions within this client group.
- Experience of the management of communication and swallowing difficulties in patients with a tracheostomy.
Training
Essential
- Band 6
- Proven post graduate accredited (or equivalent) dysphagia training and experience.
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Completion of post graduate training relevant to client group (primarily traumatic and acquired brain injury).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 5
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Organisational skills to plan own work time and caseload management.
- Ability and commitment to work as part of a team.
- Verbal and interpersonal skills which are able to adapt to the communication situation.
- Written communication skills sufficient to ensure professional standards in record keeping and report writing.
- Band 6
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible and adaptive skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Band 5 and Band 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
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).
