Job summary
Are you an experienced adult Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge?
If so, then this could be the post for you....
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a positive, reliable, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapies team. You will be a senior figure in the SALT team, providing the highest quality assessment and rehabilitation to inpatients with a range of cardio-thoracic conditions. You will have the opportunity to support patients on critical care as well as on our surgical and medical wards, as an integral member of the team you will be encouraged to take a lead in areas of interest, contributing to weekly ITU MDT meetings, staff and student training and influencing policies and guidelines.
We offer a responsive FEES service for identified inpatients alongside a weekly video fluoroscopy clinic therefore some experience and competency in instrumental assessments is essential. Experience and competency in managing patients with tracheostomies is also an essential requirement.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you:
Opportunities to supervise band 6 Speech and Language therapists and students and close working with the MDT across all settings.
Regular exposure and opportunities to utilise competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management. Including the opportunity to upskill in areas as required.
A small and friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research.
Regular working hours (Monday Friday). Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore some weekend working may be required.
The opportunity to work in an CQC rated outstanding trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.
If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or would like to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you:
Opportunities to supervise band 6 Speech and Language therapists and students and close working with the MDT across all settings.
Regular exposure and opportunities to utilise competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management. Including the opportunity to upskill in areas as required.
A small and friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research.
Regular working hours (Monday Friday). Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore some weekend working may be required.
The opportunity to work in an CQC rated outstanding trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.
If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or would like to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professional Council Registration
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Relevant experience post qualification of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, within an acute setting.
- FEES competent to level 2a
- Experience working with tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients
- In-depth experience managing complex dysphagia.
- Competent to independently manage tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients (RCSLT Tracheostomy Framework completion)
Desirable
- Experience of working in cardiothoracic care.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Able to maintain concentration in busy environments and with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
- Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
- Able to demonstrate clearly values aligned to those of the Trust.
- Tactful, diplomatic and authentic
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professional Council Registration
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Relevant experience post qualification of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, within an acute setting.
- FEES competent to level 2a
- Experience working with tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients
- In-depth experience managing complex dysphagia.
- Competent to independently manage tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients (RCSLT Tracheostomy Framework completion)
Desirable
- Experience of working in cardiothoracic care.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Able to maintain concentration in busy environments and with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
- Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
- Able to demonstrate clearly values aligned to those of the Trust.
- Tactful, diplomatic and authentic
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).
