Job summary
CDDFT Speech and Language Therapy is pleased to advertise a
permenant community post suitable for existing B5 and newly qualified
practitioners. This exciting post incorporates a community caseload of acquired
neurological patients in a range of settings including nursing homes,
residential homes, out-patient and patients own homes. This excellent development oppourtunity will
allow a practitioners to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge whilst
developing post-basic dysphagia skills alongside a nominated dysphagia
supervisor. 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 B5 Speech and Language Therapist will work as part of a
team in community to assess and rehabilitate a wide range of communication
disordered patients in a broad range of settings whilst being supported to
develop competencies in dysphagia.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and
Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professionals Council.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive
team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support which includes
weekly line management for the first 3 months, regular B5 buddy group support,
second opinions and on-going peer supervision to deliver evidence-based
practise assessment and therapy to ensure that N.Q.P.'s have an excellent start
to their SLT career or existing B5 staff develop to next stage of their career.
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
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
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates should be interested in developing
their skills with a predominately adult neurological caseload. 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 development of your
skills and assist you to work through your newly qualified practitioner RCSLT
competencies as well as providing B5 buddy peer support sessions, peers support
group discussion and regular clinical and line management supervision. CDDFT is
an excellent Trust to start and further develop your Speech and Language
Therapy career!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates should be interested in developing
their skills with a predominately adult neurological caseload. 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 development of your
skills and assist you to work through your newly qualified practitioner RCSLT
competencies as well as providing B5 buddy peer support sessions, peers support
group discussion and regular clinical and line management supervision. CDDFT is
an excellent Trust to start and further develop your Speech and Language
Therapy career!
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Health Professions council Licence to Practice.
- 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, some of which are non-routine.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant placement experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration, RCSLT member
Special Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
- To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
- To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.
- Able to travel independently countywide
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Health Professions council Licence to Practice.
- 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, some of which are non-routine.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant placement experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration, RCSLT member
Special Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
- To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
- To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.
- 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
