Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Neurosciences Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHTR). We are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate in their work, enjoys a complex and varied caseload and embraces change to drive innovation and service development.
This role requires delivery of high-quality SLT services in acute in-patient, rehab and out-patient provision, therefore excellent interpersonal skills are essential to build working relationships with multiple MDTs. The caseload includes neurosurgical, major trauma, neurorehabilitation and long-term neurological conditions. Clinically this includes complex dysphagia and acquired disorders of communication and cognition, as well as joint working, goal setting and weekly MDT meetings to ensure optimal patient-centred care. The leadership element of this role focusses on outpatient provision, so experience in this setting is essential. Competence in instrumental assessment would be beneficial, however we are able to provide in-house training for the right candidate.
The service embraces evidence-based practice, CPD is actively supported, and you will have the opportunity to continue to develop your clinical portfolio. Part time and flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical leadership and service development within Neurosciences / MND / Medical Outpatient Services
- Clinical input to Neurosciences inpatient team
- To develop and provide complex aspects of clinical services to adults with acquired disorders of communication, cognition and dysphagia.
- Proactively engage with MDT working.
- Use evidence-based, highly specialist skills in assessment an intervention for complex caseloads.
- To utilise instrumental assessment as required.
- To provide input to teaching, training and support of staff
- Research and audit within highly specialist role
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. We are a regional specialist centre for Major Trauma, Neurosurgery and Neurology. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital and some home visits.
We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.
You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.
To find out more about us, look at our Twitter / X page @SLT_LTHTR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details:
- Effective, often complex, verbal and written communication with patients, family and wider MDT.
- Undertake highly specialist clinical assessment, differential diagnosis and effective therapeutic interventions for optimised patient care.
- To be instrumental in setting up additional clinical initiatives which enhance patient management.
- To provide clinical leadership to more junior SLTs.
- Demonstrate a commitment to independent learning.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility related to governance
- Take a lead role in audit and outcome measures to optimise service delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details:
- Effective, often complex, verbal and written communication with patients, family and wider MDT.
- Undertake highly specialist clinical assessment, differential diagnosis and effective therapeutic interventions for optimised patient care.
- To be instrumental in setting up additional clinical initiatives which enhance patient management.
- To provide clinical leadership to more junior SLTs.
- Demonstrate a commitment to independent learning.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility related to governance
- Take a lead role in audit and outcome measures to optimise service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HCPC & RCSLT registration
- Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Completion of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level.
Desirable
- Master's qualification / modules or advanced course in specialist field
- Competencies in VFS / FEES
- Leadership training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area.
- Able to assess, diagnose and manage complex adult acquired dysphagia, communication & voice impairments.
- Excellent MDT working skills
- Experience of VFS / FEES.
- Delivery of SLT training in specialist area.
- Experience of working in both in-patient and outpatient setting.
Desirable
- Experience undertaking local research projects
- Experience of audit and service development.
- Working with other relevant agencies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- CPD and clinical governance commitment.
- To work within limits of knowledge and skills.
- Supervision and line management of staff.
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Awareness of relevant national guidance.
- Excel and data collection skills.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Enthusiastic / positive attitude to change.
- Able to work flexibly and multi-task.
- Takes responsibility for high quality care and performance.
- Empathetic approach to patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HCPC & RCSLT registration
- Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Completion of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level.
Desirable
- Master's qualification / modules or advanced course in specialist field
- Competencies in VFS / FEES
- Leadership training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area.
- Able to assess, diagnose and manage complex adult acquired dysphagia, communication & voice impairments.
- Excellent MDT working skills
- Experience of VFS / FEES.
- Delivery of SLT training in specialist area.
- Experience of working in both in-patient and outpatient setting.
Desirable
- Experience undertaking local research projects
- Experience of audit and service development.
- Working with other relevant agencies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- CPD and clinical governance commitment.
- To work within limits of knowledge and skills.
- Supervision and line management of staff.
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Awareness of relevant national guidance.
- Excel and data collection skills.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Enthusiastic / positive attitude to change.
- Able to work flexibly and multi-task.
- Takes responsibility for high quality care and performance.
- Empathetic approach to patient care.
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
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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).
