About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. We are a small friendly service passionate about quality patient care, service development and creating a brilliant learning environment.
The post holder will join our team to work together to provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for a varied range of inpatient presentations including complex neurological presentations within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites. There are regular opportunities for involvement in team service development, hospital wide service development, training and education alongside professional CPD.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for inpatients within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites. The caseload will consist of general inpatients, including complex neurological conditions.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Degree/graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Completion of any role relevant CPD / courses Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience Essential
A wide range of post registration Speech and Language Therapy experience including delivery of services for complex patients Evidence of completed post registration dysphagia competencies. Experience of working in an acute setting / with adults with acquired conditions. Understanding of relevant local and national clinical guidelines Experience of working as part of an MDT delivering high quality care. Experience presenting/ delivering teaching and or training to a range of groups. Computer literate to include knowledge of Microsoft office oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience of working with patients with tracheostomies. Experience of carrying out Video Fluoroscopic evaluation of Swallowing (VFS) Experience of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Experience of quality improvement projects. Experience with Electronic patient record systems such as Epic / Oracle Experience Supervising junior staff, assistants, and students.
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Treliske Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)