About this role
Job summary
An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen to join the innovative Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service in Hillingdon. This role would suit a new or experienced Band 7 with an interest in complex dysphagia and health conditions, acquired neurological disorders and service development.
You will be working at the forefront of Hillingdon Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. You will provide clinical leadership to a subsection of the community/domiciliary team members with the support of the Team Lead and deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy intervention into domiciliary, and at our intermediate care units.
You will be expected to contribute to audit, QI and service development, supporting junior members of staff and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, clinical forums and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/paypoint. Part-time/flexible working requirements will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead to develop the service. Independently, delivering high quality clinical care in the community in line with the national drive in preventative care. Work along side the Hillingdon Community Rehabilitation Service with other AHP's and with broader community services such as ESD, Care Home support, and specialist nursing teams. The community/domiciliary SLT service is part of the wider Adult SLT team which also consists of an outpatient, voice, and videofluoroscopy service.
Videofluoroscopy training and competency development can be supported within the weekly community SLT led service, including MBsimP training as appropriate.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide an outpatient Speech & Language Therapy service to adults across the London Borough of Hillingdon who have voice/ENT disorders. There may be a smaller caseload of out-patients with dysphagia and/or communication needs.
The post holder will demonstrate efficacy of this service to stakeholders with appropriate liaison and relevant audit.
The post holder will advise and support other SLT staff with their voice work.
The post holder will have co-supervisory responsibility for a band 6 SLT and supervision from the Adult SLT manager.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Desirable
Qualification in LSVT
Knowledge, Skills/ Abilities Essential
Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills Excellent caseload management skills, including the ability to prioritise caseload and work independently Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to adult acquired communication, voice and swallowing disorders In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to specialist patient group In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to communication and dysphagia in specialist patient group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit / record keeping Knowledge of up-to-date advances in clinical management relevant to specialist patient group and application to own clinical practice
Desirable
Knowledge of high and low technology communication aids and their use with adult neurological patients
Experience Essential
Substantial experience working with adults with acquired disorders and a significant proportion of this should be with voice disorders. Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification in assessment and management of acquired communication/swallowing disorders of neurological aetiology or ENT In-depth experience within specialist area of voice Involvement in multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
A significant proportion of post graduate experience should include out-patient setting Independent in videofluoroscopy Experience of supervising and appraising more junior therapists Experience working with interpreters Experience of developing and providing specialist training to nursing home staff, carers, and other members of the MDT
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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hillingdon Sites
Central & North West London NHS Trust
Uxbridge
UB8 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)