Job summary
Are looking for a new role, are passionate about working with people living with dementia and/or mental health difficulties, and would like to be part of a dynamic and friendly speech and language therapy team?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our small SLT older adult mental health (OAMH) inpatient team.The post is advertised as a band 6, however, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 6 role, are encouraged to apply, this includes newly qualified SLTs or students expecting to qualify this year.If successful, you will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for up to 3 years as required. During the first-year payment will be 65% of the top rate of band 6 pay, second year 70% and third year 75% (subject to criteria within the development plan being met).Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences required for the role the postholder will then be paid at the full band 6 (minimum point on the scale following the usual pay steps). Continued support and supervision will be provided to develop the practitioner to the band 6 role. This will be an excellent development opportunity for a newly qualified or Band 5 SLTs looking for career development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:o Providing specialist clinical advice around maximising and supporting our patients' speech, language and communication strengths in order to facilitate positive and meaningful participation within ward life and beyond.o Contribute to providing dementia-friendly mealtime experiences ensuring eating, drinking and swallowing needs are efficiently identified and appropriately managed through supportive strategies and environments.o In order to achieve this, you will:o Support others including families to implement communication care plans to enable our patients to access ward activities including recovery programmes and interventions, engage in social opportunities, and exercise autonomy through decision -making.o Contribute to the design and delivery of projects working towards improving communication environments through embedding good communication strategies and standards.o Contributing to design and delivery of group-based communication interventions to increase opportunities for socialising and relationship building during admission.o Be actively involved in holistic MDT discussions and care planning relating to differential diagnosis, treatment planning as well as issues of safeguarding, capacity and decision making, and complex behavioural issues where communication needs are unmet. o Work closely with nursing and AHP colleagues to embed positive approaches to mealtimes within the OAMH ward setting.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathwaysincluding a range of management development programmes. We offer flexibleworking and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based across four hospital sites across beautiful South East Wales, which provides specialist Speech and Language Therapy service within four older adult mental health assessment wards. You will be working with older adults presenting with both communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties due to dementia or functional mental health difficulties. We have a strong focus on working with families, ward staff and care partners in achieving the most beneficial outcomes for our patients. We work closely within the multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatry, Medicine, Nursing, and other AHPs.
This role would provide exciting opportunities to contribute to the development of our Speech and Language therapy services for this patient population including enhancing and delivering our targeted offer for both communication and eating, drinking and swallowing provision.
You will be part of an innovative and motivated team where high focus is placed on ongoing continued professional development and creative thinking in our effort to ensure high quality care is at the heart of our service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based across four hospital sites across beautiful South East Wales, which provides specialist Speech and Language Therapy service within four older adult mental health assessment wards. You will be working with older adults presenting with both communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties due to dementia or functional mental health difficulties. We have a strong focus on working with families, ward staff and care partners in achieving the most beneficial outcomes for our patients. We work closely within the multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatry, Medicine, Nursing, and other AHPs.
This role would provide exciting opportunities to contribute to the development of our Speech and Language therapy services for this patient population including enhancing and delivering our targeted offer for both communication and eating, drinking and swallowing provision.
You will be part of an innovative and motivated team where high focus is placed on ongoing continued professional development and creative thinking in our effort to ensure high quality care is at the heart of our service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing and analysing highly complex assessments
- Significant post graduate experience in speciality services.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and sensitive interpersonal skills including observation, listening, counselling and empathy skills with people with disordered communication skills.
- Able to analyse complex assessment information for complex cases and make specialist clinical decisions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national policies in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing and analysing highly complex assessments
- Significant post graduate experience in speciality services.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and sensitive interpersonal skills including observation, listening, counselling and empathy skills with people with disordered communication skills.
- Able to analyse complex assessment information for complex cases and make specialist clinical decisions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national policies in Health and Social Care
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).
