About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a candidate currently working as a Band 7, or an experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapist ready for the next step in their career. You will have clinical experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, including MND. Those seeking to further specialise in the field of neurosciences and who enjoy a mix of both acute and community working would be ideal for this role.
You will have completed post graduate dysphagia training and will have advanced skills in managing neurological dysphagia and related communication disorders.
The Speech & Language Therapy team is looking for a team player, who can demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to patient care. The individual should be confident working in a busy multidisciplinary team and be able to travel independently for community visits.
Knowledge of videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy dysphagia management would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of neurosciences and MND.
They will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and / or swallowing disorders, actively participating in multidisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives. The post will include inpatient caseloads within neurology and neuro-surgery/neuro HDU, outpatient clinics (including the multidisciplinary MND clinic) and community visits.
The role includes;
Provision of advanced dysphagia management in patients who have a progressive neurological condition eg MND, PD, PSP, FTD. To assess deteriorating swallow safety, manage aspiration risks and guide complex discussions regarding non oral feeding such as PEG.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Basic IT skills Audit and research experience Experience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR Knowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area
Qualifications and training Essential
To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Speech & Language Therapy To be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council To have post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external) Leadership qualifications or training
Desirable
Member of RCSLT
Experience Essential
To have substantial post graduate experience including work with neuro patients in an acute and community setting To have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy (or working towards) Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
Tracheostomy skills Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent To have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)