About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new post that will give you the opportunity to further develop your acute sector and team management skills?
Would you like the opportunity to be involved in service developments and planning having the time to enhance your leadership and operational skills?
Would you like to be instrumental in the development of the B5 rotation SLTs?
Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision, support to attend relevant CENs and external training opportunities?
Would you like to be part of a county wide acute and community SLT service managed and professionally led by a practicing SLT?
If so, East Sussex may have the opportunity you are looking for. This post will give you the chance to develop new or existing skills in dysphagia management within the acute setting. We have an excellent relationship with our medical colleagues and SLT is highly valued throughout the trust. We are also very fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with our ENT consultants who have helped us to develop our FEES service for inpatients and outpatient clinics. We also run weekly SLT led videofluoroscopy clinics on both of our acute sites.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist who has completed their post basic dysphagia training, has a sound level of experience at working independently in this setting and is looking to further develop these skills at an advanced level. Supporting less experienced therapists, assistants and students will be an exciting element of this role. You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly specialist clinicians in voice, head and neck cancer, stroke, rehabilitation and neurological degenerative conditions to further develop your knowledge and skills.
You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team of acute and community SALTs who work seamlessly to provide pathways of care to the local adult population, in line with organisational and Divisional objectives.
We are proactive in research and service development and staff are encouraged to attend postgraduate courses/ RCSLT CENs. We have close links with the local School of Healthcare Professions at the University of Brighton and other universities.
East Sussex is an exciting place to live with Brighton and London within easy reach. The Sunshine coast is beautifully tranquil and for the more adventurous the Downs offer hiking, mountain biking and paragliding
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification of equivalent Health Professionals Council - Licence to Practice Registered Member of Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist RCSLT dysphagia competency framework
Desirable
Training in Clinical Supervision FEES Training Videofluoroscopy training Tracheostomy training
Experience Essential
Advanced experience within specialist area Managing complex dysphagia at a specialist level Experience of training other professionals Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of developing, providing and evaluating training programmes to other professionals Experience of managing complex caseload and ongoing service development work Experience of supporting staff through complex, emotionally traumatic events
Desirable
Experience of participation in service development and clinical governance initiatives Experience of leading and co-ordinating an area of SALT service Experience of working in critical care with tracheostomies Experience of independently running videofluroscopy clinics Experience of independent assessment and analysis using FEES
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Essential
Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit Knowledge of record keeping standards Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field In-depth knowledge of the national agenda for clinical specialty Understanding of the roles of other professionals within an inter-agency context Excellent interpersonal skills - including observational, listening, empathy and ability to work as part of a team Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills Keyboard Skills Systmone
Desirable
Competencies evidenced in: Tracheostomy management, Videofluoroscopy, FEES
Other Essential
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically To be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
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.
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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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address EDGH/CQ - cross site working
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)