Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a suitably experienced SLT to join our clinically passionate, friendly, supportive speech and language therapy team at the Royal Surrey Hospital. The post holder will work across the acute medicine and neuro-oncology teams.
Suitable candidates should have completed post-graduate competencies in acquired dysphagia management and have recent, relevant experience working with acutely unwell patients. Experience of assessing and treating patients with communication disorders due to a range of acquired neurological conditions is essential.
The successful candidate should work well under pressure, be passionate about high standards of patient care encompassing both complex dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties, and embrace the challenge of service development. Support will be available internally, through regular supervision and peer support, and externally through access to relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).
You must be registered with the HCPC and the RCSLT for this post.
The non-working day is negotiable; however, this would need to fall Tuesday - Thursday due to the job plan necessitating being on-site Monday and Friday. Alternatively, working five short days would also be feasible.
If you believe you meet some but not all of the essential requirements for this post, please contact Kate Blick for an informal discussion. We would also be happy to arrange a visit to the SLT department - kate.blick@nhs.net 01483 408376.
Main duties of the job
The speech and language therapy team have extensive expertise in the management of patients with head & neck cancer (including laryngectomy), stroke, neurology, critical care, neuro-oncology, general medicine and voice disorders. The team place a high value on the acquisition and development of evidence based clinical skills for the benefit of patients. We offer a supportive environment with regular team meetings and a rolling in-service CPD programme.
The team are committed to sharing best practice in the fields of acquired communication and swallow disorders, so provide regular training sessions for doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants as well as those staff trained to carry out basic dysphagia screening.
The trust has put staff well-being at the forefront of many of its initiatives in recent years, and there is a real focus on the importance of happiness and fulfilment at work. Equality and Diversity is also at the heart of the Trusts objectives and there are opportunities to both promote, and learn about other cultures.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders due to a variety of acute medical conditions. To contribute to the specialist service for patients with a neuro-oncology (brain & CNS tumor) diagnosis.
Please see the full job description for detailed summary of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to patients with a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders due to a variety of acute medical conditions. To contribute to the specialist service for patients with a neuro-oncology (brain & CNS tumor) diagnosis.
Please see the full job description for detailed summary of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree
- Health and Care Professional Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Evidence of successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia competencies
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience managing patients with complex communication and dysphagia needs in an acute setting
- Knowledge and use of patient-centred outcome measures
- Contribution to audit & Service planning / development
- Research awareness or contribution to research
- Knowledge and experience of other clinical specialties/professionals
- Knowledge of national and local policies / procedures relevant for the post
- Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques relevant to acquired communication / dysphagia needs in each rotation
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and Information Governance
Desirable
- Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Experience of managing communication and swallowing in post-surgical patients
- Experience of managing communication and swallowing in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy
- Experience of managing tracheostomised patients
- Experience of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) including interpretation of results
- Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results
- Supervision and line management of band 5 SLT and SLT students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree
- Health and Care Professional Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Evidence of successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia competencies
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience managing patients with complex communication and dysphagia needs in an acute setting
- Knowledge and use of patient-centred outcome measures
- Contribution to audit & Service planning / development
- Research awareness or contribution to research
- Knowledge and experience of other clinical specialties/professionals
- Knowledge of national and local policies / procedures relevant for the post
- Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques relevant to acquired communication / dysphagia needs in each rotation
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and Information Governance
Desirable
- Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Experience of managing communication and swallowing in post-surgical patients
- Experience of managing communication and swallowing in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy
- Experience of managing tracheostomised patients
- Experience of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) including interpretation of results
- Experience of videofluoroscopy including interpretation of results
- Supervision and line management of band 5 SLT and SLT students
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).
