Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer a full time Band 5 permanent post to a Speech and Language Therapist within the Harrow Adult Community SALT service based at Honeypot Lane Health Centre. In our SLT team, we are committed to providing high standard patient-centred care with emphasis on continuing service development and with excellent links with our local acute SLT team, the Harrow Dietetics Service and the rest of the Rehabilitation Multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
We require one Speech and Language Therapist with experience of or interest in working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. They must be keen to learn and to develop their dysphagia and communication rehabilitation skills. They must be well organized with excellent communication skills. Being a team player who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team is also essential to this role. Having a driving license is also desirable to this role and we can provide access to a pool car.
For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professionals Council
- Registered member of RCSLT or equivalent professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training e.g. in Stroke, Supervision
- Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working, or student/volunteer placements in a variety of clinical settings within the UK/NHS.
- Experience of (including SLT placements) working and liaising with other MDT professionals.
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community SLT service
- Experience of working with Clinical Support Workers, SLT Assistants
- Experience of training other students.
- Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of clinical expertise in relevant areas.
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dysphonia, cognitive communication difficulties and dysphagia,.
- Knowledge of a range of relevant communication and dysphagia interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, etc.
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Health Services
- Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
- Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
- Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community or acute SLT/ MDT service
- Knowledge of the audit process
Key Attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess a situation and act promptly.
- Ability to implement learning in practice and inform others
- Ability to facilitate and support students and HCAs
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research relevant to practice
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professionals Council
- Registered member of RCSLT or equivalent professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training e.g. in Stroke, Supervision
- Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working, or student/volunteer placements in a variety of clinical settings within the UK/NHS.
- Experience of (including SLT placements) working and liaising with other MDT professionals.
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community SLT service
- Experience of working with Clinical Support Workers, SLT Assistants
- Experience of training other students.
- Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of clinical expertise in relevant areas.
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dysphonia, cognitive communication difficulties and dysphagia,.
- Knowledge of a range of relevant communication and dysphagia interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, etc.
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Health Services
- Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
- Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
- Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community or acute SLT/ MDT service
- Knowledge of the audit process
Key Attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess a situation and act promptly.
- Ability to implement learning in practice and inform others
- Ability to facilitate and support students and HCAs
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research relevant to practice
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Honeypot Lane Health Centre
839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore
Harrow
HA7 1AT
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
