Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The Speech and Language Therapy Service is a well-established team, providing services to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of clinical areas:
- General adult inpatient wards
- Acute stroke unit
- Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre (Stroke rehabilitation and Neuro Rehabilitation Network Beds)
- Stroke Early Supported Discharge
- Voice Restoration Service
- Head and Neck Cancer (inpatient and Outpatients
The post holder will have opportunity to gain experience across these areas. All staff are supported through regular clinical team meetings, personal development planning, CPD , and clinical supervision. WUTH has a preceptorship programme for all new graduates. the service shares an office with the dietetic service which supports easy communication about patient care.
We welcome applications from existing Speech and Language Therapists with HCPC registration and from candidates undergoing relevant Speech and Language Therapy qualifications to be registered with the HCPC.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a Senior Speech and Language Therapist the post holder will:-
- As a qualified clinician, assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
- Prioritise and plan own patient caseload according to needs of the patient and resources available. Direct supervision and support from a Senior Speech and Language Therapist is regularly provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated.
- Contribute to the discussions on service and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
- Be responsible for the effective manual and computer recording of patient interventions accurately and appropriately, following Service/ Trust Policy.
- Be responsible for the collection/input of clinical information and statistics for patients.
- Be responsible for producing timely, accurate and informative clinical reports for other agencies as required.
- Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
- Undertake evidence based audit reporting findings to the team.
- Responsible for own competency to practice through CPD maintaining a professional portfolio, including reflective practice and participating in the supervision and appraisal process
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or a qualification of an equivalent level recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate level of Speech and Language therapy experience at under/ post graduate level, in a range of relevant specialities.
- Manage own caseload with direction/ support
- Experience of a variety of assessment techniques suitable for adults
Desirable
- Experience in evidence based practice or audit
- Registered member of the College of Speech and Language Therapists
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication and / or swallowing
- IT literate
Desirable
- Understanding of patient needs and customer care
- Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where high levels of concentration are required
- Professional appearance and attitude
Desirable
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work as an integral member of an MDT
- Membership of an appropriate clinical excellence network
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or a qualification of an equivalent level recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate level of Speech and Language therapy experience at under/ post graduate level, in a range of relevant specialities.
- Manage own caseload with direction/ support
- Experience of a variety of assessment techniques suitable for adults
Desirable
- Experience in evidence based practice or audit
- Registered member of the College of Speech and Language Therapists
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication and / or swallowing
- IT literate
Desirable
- Understanding of patient needs and customer care
- Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where high levels of concentration are required
- Professional appearance and attitude
Desirable
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work as an integral member of an MDT
- Membership of an appropriate clinical excellence network
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).
