Job summary
Basildon Hospital (MSE) Speech & Language Therapy service has long held an excellent reputation in the management of patients with Dysphonia (Voice Disorder). We work very closely with our ENT colleagues, including joint assessment clinics, currently ad hoc. We have a weekly SALT-led EELS (Endoscopic Examination of Larynx) clinic, to further support assessment and management of patients with more complex or intractible voice disorders. Patients are also referred to our team for second opinion/additional therapy where their Dysphonia has not been successfully rehabilitated.
The Dysphonia service is also supported by a part-time band 6, who is currently developing her clinical skill set for the assessment and management of dysphonia, and for whom this role will provide the clinical supervision and support she needs as she continues in post.
Whilst the role is primarily with out-patients on both Basildon and Orsett sites, when you are working with a child, you may be required to do school or colleage visits. You may also be required to do joint assessments with an ENT Consultant or present a patient to the wider MDT, where management decisions may vary.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to clients referred with Dysphonia (voice difficulties) arising from a variety of aetiologies following referral from ENT within the MSE or following identification by colleagues, to include assessment, diagnoses and treatment.
Following assessment, and utilising highly specialist knowledge and skills, design and deliver evidence based treatment and management programmes. This may include assessment/management of swallowing disorders or other speech/language impairments where this is identified by the therapist and relevant to that patients management.
Work as part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans, where relevant.
Contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients, where relevant
Provide feedback, advice and training to relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding communication/swallowing needs and strategies to facilitate remediation/management.
Develop and deliver training and support packages.
Develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required of a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist working with clients with Dysphonia, following best practice principles.
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 are 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 a weekly EELS clinic and regular access to a FEES service, which is provided to in and out-patients and all team members are actively involved in our Videofluoroscopy service.
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 are 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 a weekly EELS clinic and regular access to a FEES service, which is provided to in and out-patients and all team members are actively involved in our Videofluoroscopy service.
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 caseload
- Evidence of post-grad training specific to assessment and management of Dysphonic clients, such as LaxVox/Estill/laryngeal manipulation, etc
Clincial skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience with adult acquired caseload
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience working with a Voice disorders caseload
- Minimum 2 years experience working in adult dysphagia caseload
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
- EELS clinic experience, or experience in Joint Voice clinic where ENT was scoper
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 caseload
- Evidence of post-grad training specific to assessment and management of Dysphonic clients, such as LaxVox/Estill/laryngeal manipulation, etc
Clincial skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience with adult acquired caseload
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience working with a Voice disorders caseload
- Minimum 2 years experience working in adult dysphagia caseload
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
- EELS clinic experience, or experience in Joint Voice clinic where ENT was scoper
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).
