Job summary
Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.
The Medical adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across aspects of the patient journey e.g. outpatients, community
You will be working with a varied caseload, including progressive neurology, frailty, dementia, respiratory, and other aetiologies. Work will be mixed across community visits and our specialist outpatient clinic space.
The role will be based at York Hospital and will deliver input to patients in their own homes by providing assessment, differential diagnosis and management/therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service.
Please Note: The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality and Trust sites during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
Main duties of the job
Based in York Hospital, and working in York and Scarborough Hospitals and across the sites of our Trust, in this role you will:
- Hold a clinical workload across sites and settings, delivering highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice, working closely with patients and their carers and other professionals in Health and Social Care.
- Have responsibility for embedding best practice across the Speech & Language Therapy team by:
- supporting colleagues to develop their clinical skills and practice
- auditing the quality of care to people within this client group
- reviewing research and innovations in the clinical care of this client group
- Support the Team Manager and AHP Senior Operational Manager in monitoring and evaluating service capacity and delivery.
- You will also be part of our leadership team of Advanced Clinical Specialists, supporting and leading quality improvement projects that link with our team vision and objectives.
- Be committed to raising the profile of our team and profession, through supporting quality placements as part of student education and participation in local and regional professional networks.
About us
For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Masters Qualification (Level 7) relevant to specialist area of practice (may include research and evidence-based practice)
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of progression through speech and language therapy career development framework
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of highly complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Leadership of relevant audit and service improvement work.
- Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning to clinical practice within a wide range of clinically complex situations
Desirable
- Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
- Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for speech and language therapy and authority in relevant specialist area
- Evidence of enhanced communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
- Confident in using IT and relevant technology associated with service requirements relevant to role
Desirable
- Evidence of significant personal development in relevant specialist area
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times and inspires others
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Masters Qualification (Level 7) relevant to specialist area of practice (may include research and evidence-based practice)
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of progression through speech and language therapy career development framework
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of highly complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Leadership of relevant audit and service improvement work.
- Able to demonstrate application of theoretical learning to clinical practice within a wide range of clinically complex situations
Desirable
- Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
- Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for speech and language therapy and authority in relevant specialist area
- Evidence of enhanced communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
- Confident in using IT and relevant technology associated with service requirements relevant to role
Desirable
- Evidence of significant personal development in relevant specialist area
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times and inspires others
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
