Job summary
We are passionate about stroke and
improving the quality of life for our stroke survivors. We consider our staff
to be our most valued asset and are committed to staff wellbeing, opportunities
for flexible working and staff development.
We are working towards implementing
the National Model for Integrated Community Stroke Services. This brand-new
role is an exciting opportunity to be involved in service design and
improvement, offering SLT rehab programmes to all stroke survivors in
Worcestershire including our in-patient rehabilitation unit and community
stroke provision.
The role is 37.5hrs over 5 days in leading the
team of Speech and Language Therapists across the community stroke pathway and
working in partnership with our acute colleagues to facilitate safe transfers
of care.
The ability to use your initiative, work proactively, demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, work within a team, manage and prioritise your own workload and respond flexibly to changing demands are essential requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the team of SLT stroke clinicians,
prioritising the integrated stroke caseload and working in partnership with the
acute SLT team. You will be responsible for the clinical supervision, education
and support of the SLT team and in collaboration, with the other stroke Leads,
help to strengthen and develop the stroke pathway.
Alongside your SLT colleagues, you will be undertaking
comprehensive assessments and treatment of stroke patients with speech,
language, voice, fluency and/or swallowing disorders. You will formulate
individual programmes of rehabilitation using clinical reasoning and utilise a
range of treatment skills, targeting realistic and measurable, patient-led goals.
It is also expected that you will offer support and education to carers/families
and the wider team.
As we develop the stroke pathway, you will be working in
all settings, including community hospitals, care homes, patients homes and
clinic settings.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the stroke
speech and language therapists that work with stroke patients within the community
and inpatient stroke rehab unit.
- Provide holistic
assessment and evidence-based rehabilitation to stroke patients to enable them
to achieve their best potential.
- Contribute to the evidence-based
development and evaluation of the SLT practice provided by the service.
- To maintain accurate
comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation/patient records in line with
legal requirements and Trust guidelines including personally generated clinical
assessments/treatment requiring computer skills.
- To demonstrate a high
level of SLT stroke skills and act as a source of expertise on stroke patients
management.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the stroke
speech and language therapists that work with stroke patients within the community
and inpatient stroke rehab unit.
- Provide holistic
assessment and evidence-based rehabilitation to stroke patients to enable them
to achieve their best potential.
- Contribute to the evidence-based
development and evaluation of the SLT practice provided by the service.
- To maintain accurate
comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation/patient records in line with
legal requirements and Trust guidelines including personally generated clinical
assessments/treatment requiring computer skills.
- To demonstrate a high
level of SLT stroke skills and act as a source of expertise on stroke patients
management.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities related specifically to the clinical area; to include evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Experience
Essential
- In-depth post-registration experience in the highly specialist area
- Extensive experience of designing and delivering training to a wide range of professionals in the relevant service area
- Expert in managing complex, diverse caseload independently and able to advise others
- Extensive experience of collaborative work with cross professional groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities related specifically to the clinical area; to include evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Experience
Essential
- In-depth post-registration experience in the highly specialist area
- Extensive experience of designing and delivering training to a wide range of professionals in the relevant service area
- Expert in managing complex, diverse caseload independently and able to advise others
- Extensive experience of collaborative work with cross professional groups
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).
