Job summary
We are looking to recruit a 0.8 WTE Band 8a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership and line management to a team of SLTs working across the tri-borough area (Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea & Hammersmith and Fulham).
The SLT team is integrated with a multidisciplinary team, and the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership across the wider team (for example, leading on the Early Supported Discharge Service Pathway) alongside Clinical Lead colleagues in Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated in providing excellent clinical care evidenced through goal setting and outcome measurement for people within their own homes. Interest and experience in innovation, quality improvement and effective use of resources is essential. You will be responsible for demonstrating effective leadership by setting monitoring and maintaining standards.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines Undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy assessments using evidence-based practice and outcome measures, in a home, clinic setting, of clients referred to inner London CLCH Neuro Rehabilitation Services, Community Rehabilitation and In-patient Rehabilitation. Clients may have complex communication and swallowing impairments as a result of an acquired brain injury (ABI) including traumatic brain injury and Stroke, palliative care needs or long-term neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinsons Disease and Spinal Cord Injury. To analyse complex technical specialist assessment information, provide differential diagnosis and implement appropriate multi-factorial management/therapy programmes, including safe and appropriate eating regimes following interpretation of video fluroscopy reports To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, work and other relevant settings
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines Undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy assessments using evidence-based practice and outcome measures, in a home, clinic setting, of clients referred to inner London CLCH Neuro Rehabilitation Services, Community Rehabilitation and In-patient Rehabilitation. Clients may have complex communication and swallowing impairments as a result of an acquired brain injury (ABI) including traumatic brain injury and Stroke, palliative care needs or long-term neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinsons Disease and Spinal Cord Injury. To analyse complex technical specialist assessment information, provide differential diagnosis and implement appropriate multi-factorial management/therapy programmes, including safe and appropriate eating regimes following interpretation of video fluroscopy reports To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, work and other relevant settings
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Speech & Language Therapy and License to Practise from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current HCPC registration
- Completed dysphagia training course to at least Intermediate level
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological disabilities. Up to date CPD portfolio
- Training in appraisal / supervision
- Postgraduate qualification in SLT, rehabilitation or other neuro-related topic
Desirable
- Counselling skills training
- Membership of RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks
- Completed dysphagia training course to at least Advance level
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Speech & Language Therapy and License to Practise from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current HCPC registration
- Completed dysphagia training course to at least Intermediate level
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological disabilities. Up to date CPD portfolio
- Training in appraisal / supervision
- Postgraduate qualification in SLT, rehabilitation or other neuro-related topic
Desirable
- Counselling skills training
- Membership of RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks
- Completed dysphagia training course to at least Advance level
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).
