About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to grow our Acute and Stroke Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team here at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire on a permanent basis. Post holders will have relevant post-graduate experience or be newly qualified.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative team player who can be flexible in meeting the demands of a busy acute hospital.
University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire is a friendly, supportive and innovative place to work. You will be working across both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Our service provides input across multiple wards including hyper acute stroke care, respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards and oncology.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across stroke and acute wards, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches.
If you would like more information in relation to this role, please contact the department.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:
Provide a service to the hyper acute and acute stroke wards at UHCW for patients who have communication and swallowing difficulties taking responsibility for a designated case load within agreed clinical parameters. There will also be a requirement to occasionally attend Rugby St Cross hospital to support with SLT provision. Participate in training to acquire the skills required for the post, which may include dysphagia training, to maintain and enhance clinical competencies. Plan and prioritise own caseload with support from senior clinicians. Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs, using evidence-based client centred principles.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be able to conduct and interpret formal and informal communication assessments on a range of patients with varying presentations in stroke and acute. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area. Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily board rounds to coordinate patient care. Support and delegation of tasks to band 4 SLT assistants. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the SLT service through collaborative working and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner. To be involved in the education and supervision of volunteers, students, and junior staff within the service. To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. oHCPC registration oMember of the RCSLT
Desirable
oCompletion of dysphagia competency programme
Experience Essential
oExperience of working with adults with a communication difficulty, either independently or under supervision. oExperience of working as part of a team. oExperience of working in the NHS
Desirable
oExperience of delivering training. oExperience of working with patients in a hospital setting oExperience of working independently with patients with communication difficulties
Knowledge Essential
oUp to date SLT knowledge acquired through degree qualification. oKnowledge of types of communication difficulties affecting adults in an acute setting. oKnowledge of informal and formal assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. oGood working knowledge of national policies and procedures oAware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice.
Desirable
oKnowledge of instrumental assessment of swallowing and referral criteria oKnowledge of National Stroke Guidelines and SSNAP (Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme). oStroke classifications.
Skills Essential
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent presentation skills oAble to adapt communication style to varied listeners oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member and function effectively in the multidisciplinary team oSupportive to other staff oAbility to work under pressure oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oFlexible approach and willingness to adapt to change
Desirable
oAbility to work through interpreters to gain and impart information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)