About this role
Job summary
We have a great opportunity for an individual who has a passion for Speech and Language Therapy to join our stroke and community teams team in Salford. You will be working on the hyperacute and rehabilitation wards, with a team of specialist SLTs delivering a communication and dysphagia service, as well as supporting our community service.This is a great opportunity for gaining experience working with patients across their journey from hospital to home.
This post will require you to have skills in managing adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post-stroke. You will help develop and deliver patient centred treatment plans to support patients to achieve the best recovery that they can.Alongside this, you will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute service development and quality improvement programs.
You will be required to contribute to the weekend rota delivering supporting the acute stroke wards.
Communication skills are vital, as are organisational skills and a flexible approach to everyday practice. The successful candidate will have strong links with the wider Speech and Language Therapy service within Salford and have access to supervision, training, and mentorship.
Main duties of the job
The role will encompass the following opportunities:
Attendance at MDT meetings. Access to objective swallow assessments and training to participate FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics. Contribution to research and innovative treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Contribution to Quality Improvement projects and service development to ensure we deliver a high quality, safe, effective service for our patients. Dedicated time for CPD including leadership development Experience of managing patients who have had a stroke. Knowledge and skill in FEES and videofluoroscopy are also desirable but training can be given.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated and progressive SLT service who are continuously striving towards best-practice care. We are passionate about providing high quality care for our patients. You will receive regular supervision and CPD opportunities, including training and mentorship.
You should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent qualification Post-basic qualification/ specialist competencies in dysphagia (RCSLT Level C/Proficient Level) Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses Clinical Educator training
Desirable
Training / Experience of videofluoroscopy Training / Experience of FEES
Professional Registration Essential
HCPC registration
Desirable
Member RCSLT
Knowledge Essential
Minimum 2 years post qualification experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions Post qualification experience of working with a neuro caseload Experience of assessing and managing complex communication disorders, including AAC Experience of assessing and managing complex swallowing disorders
Desirable
Experience working in the NHS Ability to speak another language relevant to the population of Greater Manchester/ Experience working with interpreters Participation in research Membership of relevant CENs/RCSLT hubs Audit experience Leadership 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.
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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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Salford Royal Hospital
Salford
M6 8FT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)