About this role
Job summary
The post holder will contribute to the adult team by undertaking general speech and language therapy casework, in a variety of settings, within the health, local authority, independent and voluntary sectors.
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language therapy department offers assessment, diagnosis and intervention, both direct and indirect, to clients of all ages, experiencing difficulties in any aspect of communication and/or associated swallowing problems.
The department also strives to raise awareness of communication impairment across professional groups and the general public, as well as offering strategies for prevention.
There is also a commitment to encourage entry to the profession and offer quality placements to Speech and Language therapy students. The department will also offer practical experience, whenever possible, to students from other disciplines.
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for a more detailed description of this position and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training Essential
SLT degree or recognised equivalent Registered member of RCSLT Registered member of HCPC
Skills and attributes Essential
Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Access to own transport for work purposes
Experience and knowledge Essential
Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
Desirable
Additional work experience with members of the public Knowledge of the local area
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 Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Victoria Central Health Centre
Mill Lane
Wallasey
CH44 5UF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)