Job summary
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with experience in Neurological rehabilitation. Are you keen to be part of a skilled and highly professional team delivering high quality care to the people of Cornwall who need neurological rehabilitation. You could be just the person we are looking for to lead and develop our Speech and Language Therapy service at Marie Therese House.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide a high standard specialist speech & language therapy service for people withneurological deficits at Marie Therese Houseo To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment ofneurological patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses andtreatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.o To undertake line manager duties for the team.o To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager, the AHP Lead for Stroke and Neurology and the Speech &Language Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.o To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care andinterventions.o To carry out any special duties associated with the post (e.g. representing the therapy service at variousforums).
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
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
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification)
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
skills
Essential
- Able to work with complex information
- Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills to support expert clinical practice
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired neurological disorders
- Demonstrates evidence of Trust values and behaviours
- Highly developed clinical skills in neurological speech & language Therapy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively with varying work patterns and to work effectively on several issues/projects at once
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Comprehensive experience of Stroke and Neurology
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations, (e.g. Attendance management, grief, illness
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised/lone working and working autonomously managing a complex caseload
- Experience in budget management and business planning
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification)
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
skills
Essential
- Able to work with complex information
- Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills to support expert clinical practice
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired neurological disorders
- Demonstrates evidence of Trust values and behaviours
- Highly developed clinical skills in neurological speech & language Therapy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively with varying work patterns and to work effectively on several issues/projects at once
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Comprehensive experience of Stroke and Neurology
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations, (e.g. Attendance management, grief, illness
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised/lone working and working autonomously managing a complex caseload
- Experience in budget management and business planning
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).
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.
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).
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