Job summary
As one of our senior stroke therapists takes maternity leave, and we are reviewing the skill set across the team, we have the opportunity to offer someone looking to develop their leadership skills and clinical experience in the management of patients with acute communication and swallowing disorders post-CVA a fixed term contract within our team.
In addition to supporting the stroke team therapists and assistants and helping to enhance and develop their clinical skillset in this area, the post holder will also be involved in regular videofluoroscopy clinics, and where skilled, in our FEES service (training may be given to a post holder showing interest but no clinical competency in FEES). You will also experience working with CCU both with stroke and non-stroke patients, dependent on clinical experience, and may be trained in supportive management of tracheostomized patients if you have an interest in this area. We are currently also using Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation on a small cohort of patients , following NICE guidance in this area.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- to independently manage a caseload of patients who have acute communication/swallowing disorders,
- to support and lead the Stroke Speech & Language team, under the guidance of Service Lead
- to support the service in the assessment/management of the in-patient caseload where shortfalls within that service are prioritized over the stroke patient cohort.
- to continue to develop clinical skills in instrumental assessment of swallowing disorders (Videofluoroscopy/FEES), and in complex dysphagia management
- to ensure that you provide assessment and management following evidenced based practice and keeping the patient at the center of your input.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
We a small but very dynamic team of speech therapists and assistants working across all areas of acute in-patients, stroke and with defined out-patient commissioned services for Head & neck Cancers, Voice disorders, and complex dysphagia and neuro including MND service and ENT and respiratory services.
We have recently started a FEES service, which is provided to in and out-patients and all team members are actively involved in our Videofluoroscopy service. We have also been given monies for development of a specialist service to CCU, and the post holder could work towards gaining competencies with tracheostomized patients if required/desired.
Mid and Soth Essex Trust are very supportive of all AHP services and speech & Language Therapy is highly regarded as a valued service in the provision of patient care.
Please review the job description attached for more detail regarding the role and its responsibilities, and the key skills needed from an applicant
Job description
Job responsibilities
We a small but very dynamic team of speech therapists and assistants working across all areas of acute in-patients, stroke and with defined out-patient commissioned services for Head & neck Cancers, Voice disorders, and complex dysphagia and neuro including MND service and ENT and respiratory services.
We have recently started a FEES service, which is provided to in and out-patients and all team members are actively involved in our Videofluoroscopy service. We have also been given monies for development of a specialist service to CCU, and the post holder could work towards gaining competencies with tracheostomized patients if required/desired.
Mid and Soth Essex Trust are very supportive of all AHP services and speech & Language Therapy is highly regarded as a valued service in the provision of patient care.
Please review the job description attached for more detail regarding the role and its responsibilities, and the key skills needed from an applicant
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- registered with HCPC
- registered with RCSLT
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years experience with an Adult Acute caseload
Clincial skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience with adult acquired caseload
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience working with a stroke caseload
- Minimum 2 years experience working in HASU/ASU
Dysphagia experience
Essential
- Independant in the management of dysphagia to Level C RCSLT
- Independant to management of more complex dysphagia
Desirable
- Experience leading a Videofluoroscopy clinic
- Independant in interpreting and writing videofluoroscopy reports
- MBSImP Training
- FEES experience/competencies
Leadership skills
Essential
- Experience in supporting and developing junior SALT/students
Desirable
- Experience managing small team of SALT or others
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- registered with HCPC
- registered with RCSLT
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years experience with an Adult Acute caseload
Clincial skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience with adult acquired caseload
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience working with a stroke caseload
- Minimum 2 years experience working in HASU/ASU
Dysphagia experience
Essential
- Independant in the management of dysphagia to Level C RCSLT
- Independant to management of more complex dysphagia
Desirable
- Experience leading a Videofluoroscopy clinic
- Independant in interpreting and writing videofluoroscopy reports
- MBSImP Training
- FEES experience/competencies
Leadership skills
Essential
- Experience in supporting and developing junior SALT/students
Desirable
- Experience managing small team of SALT or others
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).
