About this role
Job summary
Are you ambitious and invested in developing your career as a specialist Speech and Language Therapist?
We have a unique opportunity to widen your experience and clinical skill set working across a range of clinical areas including Critical Care, Major Trauma, Acute wards and Stroke in a rotational SLT post.
We are offering this fantastic development opportunity as part of a structured rotation programme including dedicated CPD time each month involving timetabled sessions as a group to facilitate directed and peer supported learning. In addition to this there will be on the job coaching and clinical supervision from our team of experienced, highly specialist SLTs working in each of these areas.
This post brings opportunity to contribute to service development, as well as developing your clinical and leadership skills.
You will be required to contribute to the weekend working rota supporting the acute stroke wards.
Main duties of the job
According to the rotation, details of the role differ but all involve clinical caseload management and provision of assessment and rehabilitation for patients with dysphagia and/or communication impairments.
There an emphasis on collaborative MDT working.
The role will include access to, and training in FEES and Videofluoroscopy and working with patients with tracheostomies.
There will be opportunities to be involved in and/or lead service development, quality improvement projects and/or research projects in each of the specialist clinical areas. This can be supported by the NCA's dedicated Quality Improvement Team and Clinical Research Centre.
The NCA have a designated team delivering leadership development training and all clinicians are encouraged to incorporate this into their learning and development.
You should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent qualification Post basic training in dysphagia. Working at level C/Proficient in RCSLT competencies. Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
MRCSLT Training / Experience of videofluoroscopy Training / Experience of FEES Training / Experience of tracheostomy management
Knowledge Essential
Minimum 2 years post qualification experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions Experience of assessing and managing complex communication disorders, including AAC. Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task. Ability to work with and motivate others within a team Ability to work autonomously within a clinical area with senior support. Flexible to meet the needs of the service Able to travel between sites. oPost qualification experience of working with a major trauma, stroke, acute or critical care caseload
Desirable
Teaching, Supervisory and Appraisal skills and experience Experience working in NHS Ability to speak another language relevant to the population of Greater Manchester/ Experience working with interpreters Participation in research Membership of relevant CENs/RCSLT hubs Audit experience Leadership experience
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern Care Alliance, Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)