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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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 are looking for a skilled and experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our experienced team on the Acute Stroke unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital.
We are committed to delivering high quality care to people in Cornwall who have had a stroke and would love to work with a new team member who shares our passion this.
You will be working as part of a well established Speech and language team and will also work collaboratively with a supportive MDT to provide the best service that we can for patients across our stroke pathway.
This is a part time post (25.12 hours) per week until May 2027, whilst we support a team member to take up a secondment elsewhere in the team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are:
To work As an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence based SLT assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients admitted with a stroke and other conditions.
To be able to manage and prioritise SLT referrals and caseload for patients admitted with stroke
To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals including nursing staff, therapists and assistants
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
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Degree/graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and language Therapy HCPC Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist Good understanding of relevant Experience of Application, clinical guidelines Post registration Speech and Language Therapist experience including experience of delivering services in an inpatient setting
Desirable
Awareness of the SLT requirements within an NHS Acute Stroke Unit
Skills Essential
Ability to use time management, communication and/or team working skills effectively. Evidence of active participation in Clinical Governance issues in relation to Speech and Language Therapy practice ability to listen to, and communicate highly, complex Information Work collaboratively with other disciplines, ensuring delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. independently managing a clinical case load. To deliver education sessions formal and informal to groups at varying levels on swallowing and communication.
Desirable
Develop a network of communication between other agencies e.g. catering, pharmacy, consultants, nurses and other allied health professionals etc.
Experience Essential
Experience of identifying and delivering a range of communication and swallowing assessments and management plans for inpatients Experience in identifying appropriate and timely referral for instrumental swallow assessments i.e. FEES/VFSA Competently demonstrate experience of "Best practice" in a range of clinical conditions including stroke, neurology and general medical. Experience supervising student Speech and Language Therapists Experience and competence in planning and delivering education sessions for a range of people (as above) in a range of Complex Clinical areas.
Desirable
Evidence of active participation in audit activities within Speech and Language Therapy
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 Royal Cornwall Hospital - Early Supported Discharge Orthopaedics
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)