Job summary
Do you want to start your career working in a friendly, supportive and forward thinking department that offers great training and CPD opportunities?
We are looking for a therapist with excellent communication skills, who is keen to develop specialist skills in working with clients with acquired neurological disorders. You will have the opportunity to work in a specialist community stroke multidisciplinary team in addition to working in our main community adult speech and language therapy service.
Main duties of the job
The post will include opportunities to work across community inpatient units, clinic and domiciliary settings. The team also run a community outpatient videofluoroscopy clinic in conjunction with the local acute trust.
You will be taken through a structured preceptorship program, completing dysphagia training, in addition to having opportunities for further specialist training as needed. You will be supported by senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of stroke, voice, dysfluency, dysphagia and aphasia.
There is also a local band 5 SLT peer support group that staff are encouraged to attend in addition to regular team CPD meetings and supervision.
For further information please contact Anna Ray, Professional Lead for Speech and Language therapy via annaray@nhs.net or Tel 01482 335165
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
- RCSLT membership
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- May hold other relevant qualifications in work related topics e.g. post graduate dysphagia qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role
- Able to reflect on practice within supervision
- Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self-study
Desirable
- Knowledge of dysphagia
- Knowledge of a range of assessment materials
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives
- Knowledge of confidentiality/Caldicott/Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training.
- Experience of caseload management strategies
- Experience of liaison within the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team
- Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations
Desirable
- Training/experience in presentation skills
- Work experience with people with communication disabilities
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
- RCSLT membership
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- May hold other relevant qualifications in work related topics e.g. post graduate dysphagia qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role
- Able to reflect on practice within supervision
- Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self-study
Desirable
- Knowledge of dysphagia
- Knowledge of a range of assessment materials
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives
- Knowledge of confidentiality/Caldicott/Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training.
- Experience of caseload management strategies
- Experience of liaison within the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team
- Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations
Desirable
- Training/experience in presentation skills
- Work experience with people with communication disabilities
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies
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).