About this role
Job summary
Due to the promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist (or soon to be qualified SLT) interested in working with Adults with communication difficulties on an inpatient neurorehabilitation unit. We would consider applications from final year SLT students or those with HCPC registration pending.
We are looking for a proactive individual to join our small and supportive SLT team based on Ashby rehabilitation ward at Lincoln County Hospital. Ashby is an 18 bed ward which admits patients aged 16 years+, the majority of whom have an acquired or traumatic brain injury. The SLT team on Ashby is well established within the multidisciplinary team to support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties to reach their optimum potential and enhance their quality of life.
This post has funding for working up to 33 hours per week. It can be discussed at interview how this could be worked flexibly to accommodate both service need and the personal and work commitments of the appointed post holder.
Patients on Ashby may be experiencing communication difficulties including expressive and/or receptive aphasia, motor speech difficulties and cognitive communication disorder. The SLT team work closely with patients, families and other staff on the ward to implement patient centred communication support strategies, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will frequently assess, diagnose and provide intervention to patients who may present with higher level cognitive linguistic and social communication difficulties following brain injury. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant has excellent interpersonal skills and that they can adapt their verbal and written communication according to need. Regular weekend and Bank holiday working is an essential part of this role on a rota basis.
Due to the complex nature of the Ashby caseload, it will not be possible for the post holder to obtain independent dysphagia competence in this role. However, the successful applicant will be supported to work towards signing off competencies at Level B (Foundation dysphagia practitioner) of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework which are deemed relevant in this role.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, 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 therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification
We would very much welcome your application if you are interested in this opportunity. If you would like to find out more, please contact our Operational Lead, Jennifer Burnett on [email protected] or 07840 842081
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Successful completion of relevant/ recognised professional short courses
- Completion of dysphagia competencies
- Other relevant qualifications, e.g. counselling certificate
- Membership of relevant CENs
- Registered member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Relevant pre-qualification experience at under/post-graduate level
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance activities
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of delivering staff training
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working in ward/acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator in a variety of levels and methods
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Up to date knowledge base
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
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
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Ashby Ward
Lincoln County Hospital
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)