Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough

Band 6

Job overview

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Stroke

Band: 6

Base: Peterborough City Hospital

This exciting post would suit an SLT with existing experience including in another setting. We would consider part or full time. We would also consider a development post, where full training would be given to meet the requirements of this role.

This role will provide specialist skills on to the stroke unit, supporting both communication and swallowing. There will be opportunities to participate in the regular video-fluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.

The Speech and Language therapy team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are a friendly and supportive team. We have regular cross-site team meetings with a strong focus on CPD, on a range of dysphagia and communication topics.

For informal enquiries please contact: Hazel Ferreira- Speech and Language Therapy Service Lead on 01480 423130

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

This specialist SLT role works within the stroke MDT providing enhanced skills in the field of post stroke speech, communication and swallowing problems.

They provide specialist and bespoke clinical assessment, management and rehabilitation plans. They support mental capacity assessments and advise the MDT on risks and prognosis to enable effective patient flow, risk identification and management whilst an acute inpatient. They act within own scope of practice and elevate when support is required with overall management plan.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification –Degree or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training to RCSLT Competencies or equivalent.
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of Completion of relevant specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training.

Experience

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute or community setting.
• Experience of supporting junior staff, students or clinical assistants.
• Experience of running training sessions on communication and/or swallowing issues to other health and social care professionals.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of varying approaches to the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia including instrumental assessments (Video fluoroscopy / FEES).
• Knowledge of adult communication impairments and swallowing problems to a specialist level.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member as well as to work independently and manage own caseload
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations, monitor and manage own stress levels and seek support as required
• Strong belief in CPD and reflective practice.

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Hazel Ferreira Job title Adult Speech & Language Therapy Services Lead Email address hazelferreira@nhs.net