Job summary
CDDFT Speech and Language Therapy is pleased to advertise a 1 year fixed post in communication, voice and
dysphagia in-patients and community post starting in September 2023. This
exciting post incorporates a community and in-patient caseload of acquired
neurological and voice disordered patients in a range of settings including in-patients,
nursing homes, residential homes, out-patient and patients own homes based at University
Hospital North Durham. This excellent development oppourtunity will allow further
skills escalation and development to specialise in a number of areas. The
successful candidates will utilise their outstanding organisation and
communication skills to achieve best patient outcomes whilst being well
supported by a large adult Speech and Language Therapy team where there are
lots of oppourtunities for career progression.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will work as
part of a team in in-patient and community settings to assess and rehabilitate
a wide range of communication, voice and swallowing disordered patients in a
broad range of settings whilst being supported to develop their specialist
skills further.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and
Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professionals Council as well
as holding a post-basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent.
Monthly
staff meetings
Regular
management supervision
Peer
support groups
Annual
Appraisal
In-Service
Training
Well-resourced
department
Clinical
Leads in Communication, Dysphagia, Voice and Fluency
Daily
on-line triage
Good
access to communication aids
Own i-pad
with suite of apps, access to REACT2
Professional
Lead in Speech and Language Therapy
Good
IT access
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should be interested in further developing
their skills with a predominately adult neurological caseload in commuincation,
voice and dysphagia. You will be committed to continuing professional
development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a
supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development
of your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should be interested in further developing
their skills with a predominately adult neurological caseload in commuincation,
voice and dysphagia. You will be committed to continuing professional
development and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a
supportive team of experienced colleagues who will help the further development
of your skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Health Professions council Licence to Practice.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, voice, dysphagia some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration, RCSLT member
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently countywide
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Health Professions council Licence to Practice.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, voice, dysphagia some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration, RCSLT member
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently countywide
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).
