Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Stroke

Part time / Full time

Band: 6

Base: Peterborough City Hospital

This exciting post would suit an SLT with existing experience including in another setting. We would consider part or full time. We would also consider a development post, where full training would be given to meet the requirements of this role.

This role will provide specialist skills on to the stroke unit, supporting both communication and swallowing. There will be opportunities to participate in the regular video-fluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.

The Speech and Language therapy team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are a friendly and supportive team. We have regular cross-site team meetings with a strong focus on CPD, on a range of dysphagia and communication topics.

For informal enquiries please contact: Hazel Ferreira- Speech and Language Therapy Service Lead on 01480 423130

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

This specialist SLT role works within the stroke MDT providing enhanced skills in the field of post stroke speech, communication and swallowing problems.

They provide specialist and bespoke clinical assessment, management and rehabilitation plans. They support mental capacity assessments and advise the MDT on risks and prognosis to enable effective patient flow, risk identification and management whilst an acute inpatient. They act within own scope of practice and escalate when support is required with overall management plan.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification -Degree or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training to RCSLT Competencies or equivalent.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of Completion of relevant specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting junior staff, students or clinical assistants.
• Experience of running training sessions on communication and/or swallowing issues to other health and social care professionals.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of varying approaches to the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia including instrumental assessments (Video fluoroscopy / FEES).
• Knowledge of adult communication impairments and swallowing problems to a specialist level.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member as well as to work independently and manage own caseload
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Aptitudes

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations, monitor and manage own stress levels and seek support as required
• Strong belief in CPD and reflective practice.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification -Degree or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training to RCSLT Competencies or equivalent.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of Completion of relevant specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting junior staff, students or clinical assistants.
• Experience of running training sessions on communication and/or swallowing issues to other health and social care professionals.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of varying approaches to the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia including instrumental assessments (Video fluoroscopy / FEES).
• Knowledge of adult communication impairments and swallowing problems to a specialist level.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member as well as to work independently and manage own caseload
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Aptitudes

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations, monitor and manage own stress levels and seek support as required
• Strong belief in CPD and reflective practice.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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