Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys variety and would like the opportunity to develop skills working with adults with acquired speech, language, swallowing and communication disorders?
Do you want to work for an SLT department that is invested in staff wellbeing and professional development?
If the answer is YES, then Swansea Bay UHB have a part time (30 hours) vacancy for you to apply for!
The role involves providing SLT intervention to adults with acquired neurological or medical related communication and swallowing disorders in our outpatient department and acute service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to independently assess and treat patients in the SLT department who present with acquired medical and/or neurological related swallowing and communication disorders. They will work in a supportive team with band 7, band 5 and administrative colleagues, delivering 1:1 and group interventions as appropriate. The post holder will also be able to work with a specialist Parkinsons MDT.
The SLT department has strong working links across the whole team with opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and expand professional development with support from specialist colleagues. The department is equipped with state of the art equipment to optimize patient care including access to videofluoroscopy clinics, several FEES stacks and instrumental bio-feedback equipment for dysphagia rehabilitation and computer based communication therapy.
The ideal candidate will be innovative and dynamic, with strong time management and MDT working skills. Specialist clinical skills and knowledge of managing speech, language, swallowing and communication disorders relating to acquired neurological or medical aetiologies will be vital. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to the clinical demands of the service.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 & Training
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
- Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia
Desirable
- Relevant postgrad courses
- CEN member
Experience
Essential
- Assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Support and mentor less experienced SLT's, students and assistants
- Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload
- Experience and knowledge of use of AAC
- Planning and delivery of clinical audit
- Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups
- Training or teaching of SLTS, other professionals, medical staff and assistants
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies
- Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism
- Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc
Desirable
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and peson centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable
- Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
- Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia
Desirable
- Relevant postgrad courses
- CEN member
Experience
Essential
- Assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Support and mentor less experienced SLT's, students and assistants
- Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload
- Experience and knowledge of use of AAC
- Planning and delivery of clinical audit
- Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups
- Training or teaching of SLTS, other professionals, medical staff and assistants
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies
- Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism
- Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc
Desirable
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and peson centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable
- Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board
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).
