Job summary
Working with our community team, you'll help adults manage communication and swallowing needs, improving choice, independence and wellbeing. You'll deliver evidence-based care for a specialist caseload. You'll work closely with patients, families, colleagues and partner organisations. A supported development pathway may be available for applicants who meet the entry-level requirements
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Assess communication and swallowing needs, then agree person-centred care plans
- Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, including triaging referrals
- Provide advice, training and support to patients, families and professionals
- Maintain clear clinical records and use information securely
- Support junior colleagues, students, audits and service improvement
What we're looking for:
- A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification, with current professional registration and membership
- Knowledge of communication disorders and relevant assessment and treatment approaches
- Clear communication, sound clinical judgement and effective workload management
- Experience of working with patients and across professional teams
- A commitment to learning, reflective practice and high-quality, compassionate care
Training, supervision and development support will help you build the required specialist skills. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, value different ideas, and treat everyone with fairness and respect
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
- Current RCSLT membership
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Completion of RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies.
- Post graduate Dysphagia qualification and/ or evidence of competence at the specialist / proficient level on the RCSLT Dysphagia competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role
- Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self study
- Knowledge of dysphagia
- Knowledge of a range of assessment materials for communication disorders
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives
- Knowledge of confidentiality/ Caldicott/Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
- Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
- Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training and evidence of post graduate working as a registered SLT working towards RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies
- Experience of caseload management strategies
- Experience of liaison withing the multi-disciplinary / multi - agency team
- Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations
- Training/ experience in presentation skills
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies
Desirable
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of effective multi-agency/professional working
- Experience of case load management within specialist service area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
- Experience in being a practice educator for students
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
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address
Highlands Health Centre
Lothian Way
Hull
HU7 5DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Development Role 5-6) in Hull employer: City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Hull. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team while enhancing your skills through teaching and clinical governance. Our commitment to compassionate care ensures that you will be part of a rewarding service dedicated to improving children's health in the community.
Contact Details:
City Health Care Partnership CIC Recruitment Team
