About this role
Job summary
Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 (rotational post) - Princess Royal University Hospital & Orpington Hospital Sites
The post offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive acute inpatient team in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King's offers high quality Band 5 rotations including Acute Medicine and Stroke on the PRUH site and Neuro-rehabilitation based at Orpington Hospital.
The successful applicant will provide Speech and Language Therapy within each clinical specialty, remaining within each area for 9 months. This will allow the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills, alongside specified learning objectives for the rotation and ring-fenced learning time to achieve these.
The acute SLT team works closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The SLT service offers a comprehensive supervision and CPD structure with a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development. There is a strong emphasis on the management of both communication and swallowing difficulties and the impact of SLT within the acute setting. This post requires a flexible approach to working and will require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern. We provide a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic.
Main duties of the job
The band 5 Speech and Language Therapy post involves rotation across 3 clinical areas - a) Stroke, b) Medicine, c) Neuro-rehabilitation
The post holder will provide Speech and Language Therapy services within a clinical specialty, remaining within eacharea for a maximum of 9 months. This will allow them the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills. Line management will be provided by the relevant senior therapist depending on the rotation.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. To provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following Kings College Hospital Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards.
2. To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate.
3. To provide relevant information, training and support to relatives and carers.
4. To attend and contribute to, multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary and to share in minute taking when required.
5. To liaise with community speech and language therapists and other relevant professional organisations when patients are discharged from KCH.
6. To provide timely and accurate reports, including transfer/discharge reports and including SLT information in medical notes where appropriate.
7. To undertake the key worker role if required.
8. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and according to KCH policies.
9. To provide a 7 day, extended hours flexible service as appropriate.
Governance / Quality Control
1. To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.
2. To make recommendations on service development and governance.
3. To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.
4. To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research
5. To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate
Education and Training
1. To provide clinical training for speech and language therapy students as appropriate to the experience of the post holder (at least 1 year post qualification).
2 To contribute to education and training of other disciplines in both the acute and rehabilitation settings.
3. To undertake continuing professional development within the field of communication and swallowing disorders, both through in-service training and attendance on external courses, and to feed back on any relevant courses attended.
4. To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
5. To undertake mandatory Kings College Hospital training
Research and Service Development
1. To participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2. To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area
3. To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.
Administrative Responsibilities
1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC
2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.
3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.
4. To maintain clinical equipment in good order and carry out inventory checks as requested.
5. To contribute to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to barrier nursing.
6. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.
7. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Values we are a kind and respectful team To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Safe Guarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;
attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults. familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns. reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately. Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Member of RCSLT
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working with acutely unwell patients within Speech & Language Therapy training/clinical experience including reflection on the role of a Speech & Language Therapist in this context Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical patient-centred manner
Skills and Competencies Essential
Ability to assess, diagnose and manage communication problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting Ability to assess, diagnose and manage swallowing problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting Excellent communication skills - spoken & written Good auditory and perceptual skills Willing to work in all areas on rotation Ability to communicate complex and emotive information Basic level IT skills Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team Appropriate professional presentation Able to reflect on previous clinical/ personal experiences and demonstrate learning and personal development from these Professional and patient focused approach, acting as a role model to colleagues or junior staff members Demonstrates the King's Values Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously Ability to undertake a range of management and therapeutic decisions Demonstrates awareness of limitations of own knowledge and experience and when to seek help/advice Evidence of organisational and time management skills Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative A flexible approach to working patterns, which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service Demonstrates skill in preparing teaching materials and participate in designated training/courses Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
Desirable
Ability to take on student/assistant supervision
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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address PRUH and Orpington
KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o PRUH and Orpington Hospital
Greater London
BR6 8ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)