speech language pathologist Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 5
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist or experienced Band 5 seeking new opportunities? If so, come and join our dynamic, innovative and supportive team of specialist SLTs. Newly qualified Band 5 therapists will receive regular support and mentorship to complete their RCSLT competencies. Dysphagia training is provided. Band 5 therapists are encouraged to attend the Trusts AHP Band 5 preceptorship programme, and to also meet with other Band 5s for peer support.
This is an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join the inpatient SLT service at Nottingham University Hospitals. The posts are permanent and full time and will work alongside other SLTs and assistants in the teams. Each post is rotational, with opportunities to rotate through several of all our acute teams across both City and QMC. There is a FEES and video fluoroscopy service. There are strong links with the MDT and opportunity for developing your skills, participating in task and finish groups, training delivery, and inter-disciplinary CPD.
The posts involve working your hours across Monday to Friday (to be discussed further at interview), and there may also be an additional requirement to work on the weekend and bank holiday rotas. This is part of a 7 day service in some parts of the broader SLT service, depending which part of the rotation you are on.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
To provide a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing disorders at Nottingham University Hospital Trust. This service covers Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital and serves a wide range of patients and specialisms.
To independently provide a Speech and Language Therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and advice service for people with communication and/or dysphagia needs, their families, carers, support staff and professionals.
To work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team across a variety of agencies and locations in order to maximise communication opportunities
To plan for and support the work of assistants and co-workers as part of the case management
To contribute to the development of and deliver of a range of training packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
Detailed job description and person specification
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post requires
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
Health Professions Council License to Practice
Registered member of RCSLT
The post-holder will be required, from time to time, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, and domiciliary visits.
Uniform will be provided, and any equipment needed for the job role.
There may be an additional requirement to work some weekends and bank holiday rotas as part of a 7 day service
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated through writing, planning, audits, policies and guidelines
Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of service users
Able to use knowledge and make judgements in order to contribute to Speech and Language Therapy service delivery and development
Autonomous, motivated individual able to work under pressure and without direct supervision
Developing experience in the delivery of training and staff development programmes.
IT skills
Experience as a student or as a volunteer in specialist area/awareness of issues involved in that specialist area
Please see job description and person specification attached for more details.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council – License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level.
- Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to this client group
- Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member and to see the benefits of teamwork
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
Desirable criteria
- Dysphagia trained
Professional skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication
- Ability to interpret complex information from a variety of sources.
- Able to plan and organise own caseload including daily tasks.
- Demonstrated trusts values
- Has worked with SLT assistants
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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.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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Support with Applications and Interviews: NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. If you would like to be contacted to take up this offer please email [email protected] providing your name, phone number, and email address and the team will be in touch.
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.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
