Job summary
This post is a band 5 speech and language therapist in the specialty areas of generalmedicine (including stroke) and health services for the elderly at Barnet GeneralHospital. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of adult patients and maintaining associated records. The post holder willparticipate in teaching in the department and for other professionals. The post involvescontributing to research and audit within Speech and Language Therapy and thespecialist area.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult inpatients. Main duties of the post holder are:
To assess and treat a caseload of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, as an autonomous practitioner, and maintain associated recordsTo provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic inpatientsTo develop effective treatment plans based on evidence-based research seeking guidance from senior speech and language therapist when necessaryTo participate in CPD using evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform own practice and take an active role in own professional developmentTo prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriateTo participate in the bank holiday rota
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
World Class care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualification in SLT
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in SLT
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area
Broad clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of presenting to groups
- Evidence of involvement in projects / audit
- Experience of managing a caseload independently
General clinical skills
Essential
- Able to work in teams
- Able to work independently
- Ability to reflect on own practice
- Able to prioritise urgent and routine tasks
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to adapt communication styles
- Good presentation skills
Person Specification
World Class care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualification in SLT
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in SLT
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area
Broad clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of presenting to groups
- Evidence of involvement in projects / audit
- Experience of managing a caseload independently
General clinical skills
Essential
- Able to work in teams
- Able to work independently
- Ability to reflect on own practice
- Able to prioritise urgent and routine tasks
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to adapt communication styles
- Good presentation skills
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).
