Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established Inpatient therapy team and inpatient MDT based at Magnolia unit in Enfield. Whether you are skilled Band 6 SALT aspiring to advance their career within bedded rehabilitation and recovery , or for an existing Band 7 SALT looking for their next career move , we welcome your application and look forward to considering you for this interesting and challenging role. The team is forward thinking, led by experienced B7 Leads and supported by the Integrated Therapies lead .
The post is based at Magnolia unit, St Michael's site with potential to support other P2 bedded services within the trust . Magnolia unit provides short stay Inpatient rehabilitation for adults admitted post Stroke & neurological diagnoses as well as multipathology admissions, having have complex needs that require comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and effective discharge planning by the multi-disciplinary team which you will be an integral part of.
Main duties of the job
To provide an expert SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) service to adults with a range of conditions including Stroke, neurological & multipathology (non - neurological) presentations based within the Inpatient bedded rehabilitation wards ( Magnolia unit, Capetown & Canterbury wards).
To assess and treat a caseload of patients with a range of Speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs, as an autonomous and independent practitioner for patients who may have acute, chronic and/or complex neurological and / or multipathology (non - neurological) dysfunction and maintain appropriate patientrecordsand statistics.
To haveanoverviewoftheinpatientSALTcaseload
Toprovideregularsupportandsupervision,i.e.1:1supervisionandjointsessionsforBand 6inpatientSALT & Support them & other junior, assistant, MDT staff band6SLT offering training and education as required.
Lead on and comply with professional and departmental standards of practice within own clinical area.
Jointly alongside band 7 Team leads, lead the neurotherapy team and present evidence-based projects and research/ departmental audit and service developments with support from the Integrated therapies Lead.
Alongside the Integrated therapies lead, ensure team compliance with documentation, processes, and data collections standards, i.e. SSNAP, TOMS, other required data.
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About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of Londons busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including complex or chronic presentations, using a high level of clinical reasoning skills and integrating knowledge of evidence-based practice.
To provide highly specialist SALT assessment and intervention to individual patients with neurological and non-neurological conditions presenting with complex needs within own caseload in the inpatient unit.
Ensures adherence to national standards of evidence based clinical practice and develops guidelines when appropriate in collaboration with Integrated Therapies Lead.
To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a highly complex and specialist clinical caseload
To facilitate patient involvement in decision making at all stages of their clinical management, ensuring that they have consented to therapy intervention in line with Trust ethical-legal policies and the relevant Code of Professional Conduct
Using expert specialist knowledge of communication and swallowing impairments, to undertake complex therapy assessments which include an evaluation of the impact of patients' diagnoses, stage of disease and agreed treatment plans on their ability to function and overall quality of life and to make clinical decisions on the most appropriate form of therapy intervention, both short and long term
See further details within the Job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including complex or chronic presentations, using a high level of clinical reasoning skills and integrating knowledge of evidence-based practice.
To provide highly specialist SALT assessment and intervention to individual patients with neurological and non-neurological conditions presenting with complex needs within own caseload in the inpatient unit.
Ensures adherence to national standards of evidence based clinical practice and develops guidelines when appropriate in collaboration with Integrated Therapies Lead.
To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a highly complex and specialist clinical caseload
To facilitate patient involvement in decision making at all stages of their clinical management, ensuring that they have consented to therapy intervention in line with Trust ethical-legal policies and the relevant Code of Professional Conduct
Using expert specialist knowledge of communication and swallowing impairments, to undertake complex therapy assessments which include an evaluation of the impact of patients' diagnoses, stage of disease and agreed treatment plans on their ability to function and overall quality of life and to make clinical decisions on the most appropriate form of therapy intervention, both short and long term
See further details within the Job description attached.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Speech and Language therapy
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Member of a professional specialist interest group in neurological practice (CEN Clinical Excellence Network)
- Additional qualification or Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty e.g. MSc or accredited courses at postgraduate level in specialist clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Substantial under & general post-graduate clinical experience
- Experience working within the specialist area of neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising or line managing Speech & language therapists and assistants al background (e.g. physiotherapist) Experience of carrying out appraisal
- Experience of carrying out Appraisals
- Experience of working alone, demonstrating ability to organise work and manage time independently.
- Experience of teaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards
- Experience in team building and team working skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within the inpatient setting in the NHS
- Experience of supervising or line managing staff from other professional background (e.g. physiotherapist)
- Evidence of CPD
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and application of current best and evidence-based practice. To include: -Neurological assessment and evidence-based treatment approaches with progressive and non- progressive neurological & Non- neurological conditions
- Proficient in the Use of standardised and non-standardised assessments
- Ability to implement Augmentative and Alternative communication techniques
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills both written and verbal with a range of patients, family members and healthcare professionals
- Proven organisational skills & ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own caseload & meet deadlines
- An ability to lead & motivate others
- A commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standard and evidence
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful and different environment and with intense concentration throughout the day
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of NHS reforms and its impact on the service
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Ability to carry out with manual handling tasks in line with Trust guidelines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT
- Able to be flexible and creative in approach to achieve optimal outcomes
- Ability to lead a team
- Professional attitude and behaviour
Other requirements
Essential
- Competent IT skills MS Office including word/ Excel
- Full clean UK driving license
Desirable
- Has a car for work related activity
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Speech and Language therapy
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Member of a professional specialist interest group in neurological practice (CEN Clinical Excellence Network)
- Additional qualification or Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty e.g. MSc or accredited courses at postgraduate level in specialist clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Substantial under & general post-graduate clinical experience
- Experience working within the specialist area of neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising or line managing Speech & language therapists and assistants al background (e.g. physiotherapist) Experience of carrying out appraisal
- Experience of carrying out Appraisals
- Experience of working alone, demonstrating ability to organise work and manage time independently.
- Experience of teaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards
- Experience in team building and team working skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within the inpatient setting in the NHS
- Experience of supervising or line managing staff from other professional background (e.g. physiotherapist)
- Evidence of CPD
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and application of current best and evidence-based practice. To include: -Neurological assessment and evidence-based treatment approaches with progressive and non- progressive neurological & Non- neurological conditions
- Proficient in the Use of standardised and non-standardised assessments
- Ability to implement Augmentative and Alternative communication techniques
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills both written and verbal with a range of patients, family members and healthcare professionals
- Proven organisational skills & ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own caseload & meet deadlines
- An ability to lead & motivate others
- A commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standard and evidence
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful and different environment and with intense concentration throughout the day
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of NHS reforms and its impact on the service
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Ability to carry out with manual handling tasks in line with Trust guidelines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT
- Able to be flexible and creative in approach to achieve optimal outcomes
- Ability to lead a team
- Professional attitude and behaviour
Other requirements
Essential
- Competent IT skills MS Office including word/ Excel
- Full clean UK driving license
Desirable
- Has a car for work related activity
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).
