About this role
Job summary
We are excited to advertise a Band 6 senior speech and language therapist post (rotational).
This role is suited to an experienced speech and language therapist who is competent in the assessment and management of adults with communication and dysphagia in a range of specialties within both hospital and community settings. Consideration may also be given to candidates as band 5 to 6 development post.
Current rotations offer opportunities to work within a wide array of specialties including, community, acute hospital, acute stroke, ESD and voice/ENT. The first rotation would be within the community team - a friendly dynamic team who offer both one to one and group settings both in clinic and in a person's own home. Ability to travel to home visits and various clinical settings is essential as is the ability to work autonomously with regular clinical support and supervision. . You will be a strong team player who is able to provide high quality speech and language therapy assessments and interventions across a wide variety of clinical needs.
There will also be an opportunity to contribute to our videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES service for suitably qualified candidates.
The WSH speech and language therapy team work seamlessly across all acute, community and specialist services and there are lots of opportunity to develop your skills and experience. We have a wide range of CPD opportunities and a strong supervision and team ethos.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment and management of adults with comunication difficulties and dysphagia in a variety of settings across acute and community teams; autonomously manage a clinical caseload with support from senior colleagues as required; provide support and clinical supervision to B5 SLTs and assistants and other students as required; participation in service quality improvement projects; undertake professional dutues as a qualified speech and language therapist seeking advice from senior colleagues where appropriate. You will demonstrate a high level of clinical skills and leadership behaviours.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification for the full details of this job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT. HPC membership. Independent Dysphagia Practitioner.
Desirable
Relevant postgraduate short courses
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in an acute hospital and / or community environment. Experience of working with stroke patients Experience of working as part of a MDT and liaising with other agencies. Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post. Independent bedside assessment of dysphagia. Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies Experience of case conferences. Experience of independent case management.
Desirable
Experience of working in various clinical settings. Experience of supervising staff Experience of facilitating mental capacity assessments. Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SALT Experience of working with pts with voice disorders
Skills & Abilities Essential
Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to swallowing and communication disorders. Specialist knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation. Knowledge of respiratory conditions and their effect on swallowing and current approaches to assessment and treatment Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the swallow to synthesise and collate information from cranial nerve assessment and bedside assessment of the swallow to form hypothesise regarding patient status.. Knowledge of videofluoroscopy analyse images and prepare detailed specialist reports with support. An ability to develop and deliver work programmes for individuals and groups. Knowledge and use of outcome measures Highly developed communication/interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including word processing. Ability to manage time and prioritise workload effectively Teaching and training other staff Ability to manage operational aspects of the acute service in absence of senior clinicians as requested. Knowledge of changes in the NHS and current legislation.
Desirable
Ability to manage tracheostomy dependent patients independently Completion of videofluoroscopy competencies to allow for independent practice in clinics. Knowledge of FEES. Attendance in MDT voice clinics Attendance at specialist voice SIGs/courses Specialist knowledge of voice disorders + current approaches to assessment, diagnosis and therapy. Knowledge of swallowing in critical care dependent patients.
Personal Qualities Essential
Developed critical appraisal skills, with insight into own strengths and weaknesses and development. Committed to personal development. Flexible approach to working duties Problem solving skills Ability to pass knowledge and skills on to others. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Pragmatic Arrive and leave promptly and work effectively during agreed hours.
Desirable
Ability to travel to rural locations to carry out the job role
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)