Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative speech and language therapist to join our team on the regional Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (INRU). The team comprises of speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, doctors, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, admin staff and skilled support staff all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. You must enjoy working within an interdisciplinary team and be passionate about supporting adults with complex acquired neurological conditions to achieve their goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of speech, language and swallowing needs as a result of complex neurological conditions. The caseload includes management of patient's with tracheostomies and therefore support will be provided to complete RCSLT tracheostomy competencies. We are a progressive, expanding service with great ambition with a focus on delivering high quality patient centered care to our local communities. With this in mind it is an exciting time for the speech and language therapy team as we set up our in house FEES service, with all team members receiving CPD and supervision to support with this.
Additional responsibilities include keyworking, supervision and support for more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants. Excellent communication skills and flexibility are therefore essential.
About us
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Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organization we prioritise and champion the health and well -being of staff. You will be provided with excellent training and development opportunities as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system. There are well-established team meetings and with CPD, project and development opportunities well supported. In this post you will be working closely as part of an established MDT on the Level 1 Inpatient Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. You will have opportunity to develop your skills in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing impairment. You will also have the opportunity to gain competencies relating to management of tracheostomy and assessment of FEES.
For further information please contact Hannah Greco, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 0121 466 6672 email: hannah.greco@nhs.net or Emma Cowpe , Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist 0121 466 6590 email: emma.cowpe2@nhs.net
For further information about the Division please view the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre website at: http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/about-us/clinical-services/specialist-services/rehabilitation/services/
And INRU video:
http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/rehabilitation/inpatient-neurological-rehabilitation-unit/
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organization we prioritise and champion the health and well -being of staff. You will be provided with excellent training and development opportunities as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system. There are well-established team meetings and with CPD, project and development opportunities well supported. In this post you will be working closely as part of an established MDT on the Level 1 Inpatient Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. You will have opportunity to develop your skills in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing impairment. You will also have the opportunity to gain competencies relating to management of tracheostomy and assessment of FEES.
For further information please contact Hannah Greco, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 0121 466 6672 email: hannah.greco@nhs.net or Emma Cowpe , Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist 0121 466 6590 email: emma.cowpe2@nhs.net
For further information about the Division please view the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre website at: http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/about-us/clinical-services/specialist-services/rehabilitation/services/
And INRU video:
http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/rehabilitation/inpatient-neurological-rehabilitation-unit/
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- First degree in SLT and/or Masters post-graduate qualification relevant to SLT
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Dysphagia Post-qualification training / qualification
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialised clinical area
- Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability
- Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism
- Evidence of specialised management of a complex / diverse caseload
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop specialised programmes of care
- Is able to use alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
- Has highly developed empathy, negotiation and influencing skills and demonstrates clinical leadership within a team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
Desirable
- Have basic skills in the management of communication and swallowing needs in patients with
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- First degree in SLT and/or Masters post-graduate qualification relevant to SLT
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Dysphagia Post-qualification training / qualification
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialised clinical area
- Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability
- Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism
- Evidence of specialised management of a complex / diverse caseload
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop specialised programmes of care
- Is able to use alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
- Has highly developed empathy, negotiation and influencing skills and demonstrates clinical leadership within a team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
Desirable
- Have basic skills in the management of communication and swallowing needs in patients with
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).
