About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting position for a permanent part time speech and language therapist based within the Specialist Community Neurology Team.
The Specialist Community Neurology Service provides care to people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) with diagnosed or probable neurological condition. The Speech and Language Therapists within the team also in reach into the integrated neighbourhood teams and bedded units to support the management of patients with communication and swallowing problems relating to their diagnosis.
The Specialist Community Neurology Service is a multi-professional team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapists, Therapy assistants and admin staff. There are 9 current speech and language therapists within the service.
The post will be based at New Friends Hall in Bristol but the role will cover across BNSSG as the service requires.
Should you be successful in your application you would be expected to manage a caseload of people, seeing people within their place of residence, bedded units also also within the community, wherever their needs are best met. You will be expected to work both as an autonomous clinician and also for joint working with other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
To delivery specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults with communication and swallowing problems most commonly as a result of a diagnosed neurological condition, frailty or dementia. To be able to line manage other members of the team as needed including peers, junior staff and students. To be able to assess and treat a variety of communication and swallowing presentations in the community. To have core skills in dysphagia management. To be able to pull in different skills and knowledge into your practice to provide care to meet the person's individual needs. To support relevant service improvement projects as needed. To support the learning and development of the team via supervisions and being a part of the In Service Training rota. To keep up to date with your own professional CPD. To be a part of the triage rota, advice and guidance and care home support. To support other system wide meetings as appropriate.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
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Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Essential
oSpecialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic models of working with communication disorders and dysphagia in adults with neurological and medical conditions oExperience of working as core member of MDT oKnowledge and experience of working with augmentative and assisted communication oExperience working with people for whom English is not a first language, and use of interpreters oAbility to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people oExperience supervising junior staff oExperience of planning and implementing training to others oAbility to review and reflect on own skills and knowledge, and to lead own CPD in conjunction with supervisors and peers oAdvanced dysphagia skills: Independent working with patients with complex dysphagia in a range of settings/ with multiple aetiologies oDemonstrates highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients oAbility to manage own time appropriately and to prioritise tasks oAbility to recognise own professional boundaries and accept support/seek advice as appropriate oExcellent organisational skills oKnowledge of clinical governance and audit oAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressure oAbility to challenge and influence members of MDT oCompetent Information Technology skills, including use of Microsoft office tools, Outlook, Word, Excel
Desirable
oExperience of working with adults with communication / swallowing disorders resulting from neurological diagnoses, in a community setting oExperience supervising student SLT placements
Qualities and training Required Essential
oDiploma/ degree in Speech and Language Therapy oEvidence of CPD in communication and swallowing problems oTo be able to travel between a variety of locations within BNSSG. A motorised vehicle is required.
Desirable
oHCPC registration oMember of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
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.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC
Address New Friends Hall
New Friends Hall
Bristol
BS16 1QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)