Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person who will make the most of this opportunity to work and learn with the friendly, highly skilled Speech and Language therapists on the Stroke Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is a 9 month maternity leave cover, and will provide fantastic experience of delivering swallow and communication support to stroke patients on Phoenix ward.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy Services to stroke patients requiring input. This role will support Speech and Language Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients with stroke, and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.
To accept patients referred by a Speech and Language Therapist and manage a designated patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised regularly, within scope of competency, reporting back patient progress and informing Therapist of any problems.
For a defined and delegated group of patients - to undertake an assessment using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning and utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills under the direction of an appropriate therapist.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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Identity Checks
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Professional registration and qualification checks
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Employment history and reference checks
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Work health assessments
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Criminal record check standards
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Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
-
Identity Checks
-
Professional registration and qualification checks
-
Employment history and reference checks
-
Work health assessments
-
Criminal record check standards
-
Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
- Understanding of the role of a speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
- Basic Computer skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
- Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant in a stroke or neurology setting.
- Willing to undertake any necessary training and to train others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of Speech and Language Therapy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent.
- Understanding of the role of a speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
- Basic Computer skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
- Experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing Assistant in a stroke or neurology setting.
- Willing to undertake any necessary training and to train others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of Speech and Language Therapy.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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