speech language pathologist Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 6
- Full time
- Part time
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Specialist Medicine inpatient team. The post will allow the post holder to develop knowledge and skills working with a wide range of patients across different specialties including regional services. There will also be the opportunity to develop advanced dysphagia management skills in videofluoroscopy and FEES.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage, triage and prioritise own caseload providing specialist SLT assessment, formulation, diagnosis, intervention and advice based on evidence based practice for people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, their families, carers, support staff and professionals.
There will be opportunities to develop and delivery training and supervise and support band 5 and assistant Speech & Language Therapists.
Benefits include :
CPD opportunities, training and development in line with your yearly appraisal
There will be regular meetings to support staff to connect with fellow team members and share skills
Clinical and professional supervision
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
Health service discounts and online benefits
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Role Purpose
To provide a high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Nottingham University Hospital Trust in a wide variety of settings.
Role Context
The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with speech, language and communication needs and/or dysphagia needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the designated specialism/setting.
To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required
Knowledge, training and Experience
Degree in speech and language therapy
HCPC registration
Registered member of RCSLT
Completed RCSLT NQT competencies and, if relevant, Dysphagia competencies
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council – License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia & communication difficulties
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
- Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Experience of goal setting
Desirable criteria
- Advanced dysphagia training
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
Professional skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work as an integrated member of the MDT
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to plan and organise the work of assistants and students
- Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
- Excellent written communication and presentation
- Demonstrated NUH Trust values
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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