Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive,
welcoming team. This is a fixed term position (until the end of March 2025) working part time (0.5 WTE)18.75 hours available, for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Community Team based in
Nottingham city.
We would consider applications for a Band 5 clinician for supported development into Band 6 post.
The service provides home visits, clinics, in-reach to care homes, and runs therapeutic groups including adult dysfluency, post stroke total communication skills, and a Parkinsons voice maintenance group. We also offer intensive rehabilitation programmes where appropriate, and training to care home staff and other professionals.
There are many excellent opportunities for training and development available. We have regular one-to-one supervision, shadowing opportunities, we hold monthly SLT clinical meetings, are involved in SLT Clinical Excellence Networks (such as the East Midlands Progressive Neurology CEN) and offer specialist training in specific clinical interventions including Speak OUT and dysphagia rehabilitation.
Please contact us if you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of the post. Informal visits to the team are also welcomed.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated speech and language therapist to provide high quality, evidence based, swallowing and communication assessments, rehabilitation and interventions, for adults with acquired disorders (such as dementias, Parkinsons, FND, respiratory needs and a range of other conditions).
We provide evidence-based swallowing and communication assessments, rehabilitation and management options for adults with acquired disorders, living in the Nottingham within a variety of community settings.
We work closely with other community health and social care teams, and the voluntary sector. Our clients present with a wide range of aetiologies including stroke, end of life, dementia, neurological, mental health and respiratory conditions.
The successful applicant will need to be flexible, innovative, organised and keen to learn for the benefit of your clients. You will receive regular supervision and training opportunities and will be supported to develop your skills further.
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, empathetic speech and language therapist who shows initiative and flexibility and is an excellent team player.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare
exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working
alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value
driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social
purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our
communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the
heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each
other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social
enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local
communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled,
LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are
currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive
about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a
different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is
committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The post holder will deliver Speech and Language
Therapy care in a range of community environments to adults over 18 who are
presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. The team is unidisciplinary, but s/he will
work with a range of other professionals, including physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians, nurses and medical
consultants, social workers and a range of other carers and community
personnel. S/he will encounter a wide range of physically and emotionally
challenging conditions in clients homes and other environments in the
community. Nottingham is a culturally
diverse city with many multi-ethnic, bilingual, and multi-lingual speaking
communities. These may provide potential barriers to communication, which could
affect delivery of client care. Speech
and language therapists will need to have an awareness of, and sensitivity to,
social, cultural, and economic issues.
- To work as a specialised clinician, acting as an
autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management
of adults with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders arising
from complex and/or chronic problems.
-
To work with the adult
services team contributing to the planning, developing and delivering an
effective and efficient service, including auditing practice.
Dimensions
- You will be working
in a variety of community settings which may include a clients own
home/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up
assessment, treatment including rehabilitation programmes for clients, carers,
and families.
- To participate
actively in the services training strategy, including in-service
training. Trust and multi-agency
training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
-
Communicate highly complex and sensitive
clinical information to clients, carers, and families in a clear, accessible
and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form.
-
Make differential diagnosis using complex
information gathered from formal and informal communication assessments,
medical notes and information from other agencies and professionals. Using this information to develop and
implement/provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs
of the client group and evaluate outcomes.
-
Develop and deliver a range of training
packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families.
-
Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload
independently.
-
Use specialist knowledge to make sound
clinical decisions/judgements following assessment of complex cases within
specific specialist area.
-
Accountable for own professional action and
recognise own professional boundaries seeking more specialist advice as
appropriate.
-
Work independently within defined
departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
-
Plan and deliver training for other
professionals related to the client group.
-
Organise appointments and book clinics for
individual and group therapy sessions.
-
Responsible for keeping up-to-date
client-based record/notes and inputting to electronic clinical information
systems.
Team Working
-
Implement departmental plans and policies.
-
Use specialist knowledge to contribute to
development, evaluation and change of service/team plans and policies.
-
Contribute to interagency/multi-disciplinary
team building.
Professional and Managerial
- To take an active role in maintaining own competency to practice through
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, furthering specialist
knowledge incorporating evidence-based practice, e.g. in-service training,
reading, special interest groups and external training courses. Maintain a portfolio, which reflects personal
development.
- To maintain and update clinical skills as agreed in an annual
Performance Review and Development (PRD).
- Day-to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy
Admin, band 5 SLTs and Assistant Practitioners, as
required
- Involved in the training of less experienced Speech and Language
Therapists,students, outside agencies and
parents/carers around specific specialist area.
-
Provide advice in specialist area to more junior colleagues.
- Offer clinical supervision for junior members of staff.
- Undertake regular clinical supervision/peer supervision as identified.
-
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work
undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The post holder will deliver Speech and Language
Therapy care in a range of community environments to adults over 18 who are
presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. The team is unidisciplinary, but s/he will
work with a range of other professionals, including physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians, nurses and medical
consultants, social workers and a range of other carers and community
personnel. S/he will encounter a wide range of physically and emotionally
challenging conditions in clients homes and other environments in the
community. Nottingham is a culturally
diverse city with many multi-ethnic, bilingual, and multi-lingual speaking
communities. These may provide potential barriers to communication, which could
affect delivery of client care. Speech
and language therapists will need to have an awareness of, and sensitivity to,
social, cultural, and economic issues.
- To work as a specialised clinician, acting as an
autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management
of adults with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders arising
from complex and/or chronic problems.
-
To work with the adult
services team contributing to the planning, developing and delivering an
effective and efficient service, including auditing practice.
Dimensions
- You will be working
in a variety of community settings which may include a clients own
home/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up
assessment, treatment including rehabilitation programmes for clients, carers,
and families.
- To participate
actively in the services training strategy, including in-service
training. Trust and multi-agency
training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
-
Communicate highly complex and sensitive
clinical information to clients, carers, and families in a clear, accessible
and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form.
-
Make differential diagnosis using complex
information gathered from formal and informal communication assessments,
medical notes and information from other agencies and professionals. Using this information to develop and
implement/provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs
of the client group and evaluate outcomes.
-
Develop and deliver a range of training
packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families.
-
Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload
independently.
-
Use specialist knowledge to make sound
clinical decisions/judgements following assessment of complex cases within
specific specialist area.
-
Accountable for own professional action and
recognise own professional boundaries seeking more specialist advice as
appropriate.
-
Work independently within defined
departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
-
Plan and deliver training for other
professionals related to the client group.
-
Organise appointments and book clinics for
individual and group therapy sessions.
-
Responsible for keeping up-to-date
client-based record/notes and inputting to electronic clinical information
systems.
Team Working
-
Implement departmental plans and policies.
-
Use specialist knowledge to contribute to
development, evaluation and change of service/team plans and policies.
-
Contribute to interagency/multi-disciplinary
team building.
Professional and Managerial
- To take an active role in maintaining own competency to practice through
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, furthering specialist
knowledge incorporating evidence-based practice, e.g. in-service training,
reading, special interest groups and external training courses. Maintain a portfolio, which reflects personal
development.
- To maintain and update clinical skills as agreed in an annual
Performance Review and Development (PRD).
- Day-to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy
Admin, band 5 SLTs and Assistant Practitioners, as
required
- Involved in the training of less experienced Speech and Language
Therapists,students, outside agencies and
parents/carers around specific specialist area.
-
Provide advice in specialist area to more junior colleagues.
- Offer clinical supervision for junior members of staff.
- Undertake regular clinical supervision/peer supervision as identified.
-
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work
undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Specialist skills in dysphagia
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good IT and presentation skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience working autonomously in assessing and managing clients with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, such as stroke
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of goal setting
Desirable
- Experience working as SLT in the community, including in peoples own homes and care homes
- Experience of group therapy for communication
- Experience of training other professionals or carers
- Experience of AAC equipment relevant to client group
- Experience of providing formal supervision to students and other members of an SLT team
- Experience of being involved in service improvement projects
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work out of hours
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language therapy Degree Qualification
- Health and Care professions council licence to practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Post graduate Dysphagia training
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Specialist skills in dysphagia
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good IT and presentation skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience working autonomously in assessing and managing clients with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, such as stroke
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of goal setting
Desirable
- Experience working as SLT in the community, including in peoples own homes and care homes
- Experience of group therapy for communication
- Experience of training other professionals or carers
- Experience of AAC equipment relevant to client group
- Experience of providing formal supervision to students and other members of an SLT team
- Experience of being involved in service improvement projects
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work out of hours
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language therapy Degree Qualification
- Health and Care professions council licence to practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Post graduate Dysphagia training
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
