Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Victoria Road Macclesfield

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital, covering maternity leave on our acute inpatient wards. This is a chance to make a real, immediate difference to patients at some of the most critical points in their care, supporting safe swallowing and communication when it matters most.

You will join our forward thinking team to deliver high quality care to patients with communication and swallowing disorders within the acute hospital setting. You will have experience of working with adults with a range of complex long term conditions and be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. We are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: 22.5

Main duties of the job:

• The successful applicant will have experience of analysing referral information, triaging, taking a holistic view of the patient, and providing safe eating and drinking advice to patients and carers.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, you will be confident liaising with a range of healthcare professionals as part of the ward multidisciplinary team.
• No two days are the same, acute work offers real variety and the opportunity to develop strong, fast-paced clinical decision-making skills.
• Dysphagia experience is essential.

On successful application, you will join a well-established, friendly team with a wide range of skills and expertise, based together in one office at Macclesfield District General Hospital, so you'll be well supported from day one with easy access to peer advice and support as you settle into the role. You will engage in regular staff supervision and training, and there will be opportunities for development within the Trust. Our service is also actively evolving, with new clinical pathways and digital innovation underway, so you'll be joining a team that's genuinely moving forward, not standing still. Our priority is on patient centred, holistic care, and we understand the importance of supporting staff to develop their skills and interests.

About us:

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Job responsibilities:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Person Specification:

Skills

Essential:

• Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior colleagues.
• Advanced communication/interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, takes own initiative.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the use of videofluoroscopy.

Essential Qualifications:

• HCPC registration.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Relevant professional degree/diploma.
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.

Desirable:

• Completed 'Clinical Educators Training'.

Knowledge:

Essential:

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD.
• Aware of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group).
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the service/trust values & objectives.

Experience:

Essential:

• Proven post registration experience, some of which is in an adult setting/associated area.
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit/research.
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.

Specific Job Requirement:

Essential:

• Proven post registration experience of working with patients with a range of neurological and long term conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of administering and interpreting a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments and individualised interventions relevant to the client group.
• Post basic qualifications in dysphagia or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients.

Desirable:

• Videofluroscopy assessment skills.

Further Information:

Essential:

Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements:

Essential:

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).