Job summary
The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) have recently undergone significant transition. This has created opportunities for increased levels of engagement and has provided exciting opportunities around how the service is delivered.
You have the exciting chance to join our expanding SLT service, working within the Linden Lodge inpatient neuro-rehabilitation service (3 days a week) and the Reablement neuro-outpatient service (2 days a week). This is a full-time, permanent, non-rotational post which will provide opportunity for working at the the National Rehabilitation Centre in the future.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a high level of clinical expertise. There are strong links with the wider MDT and community SLT services. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in projects and delivering training.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage, triage and prioritise own caseload as part of a team, providing specialist SLT assessment and intervention based on evidence based practice for people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, supporting their families, carers and other professionals.
There will be opportunities to develop and delivery training and supervise and support band 5 Speech & Language Therapists.
Benefits include :
CPD opportunities, training and development in line with your yearly appraisal
Clinical and professional supervision
Regular team meetings
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
Health service discounts and online benefit
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
About us
NUH is a large teaching hospital, across 2 sites: Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital. The SLT service works across both sites covering the adult and paediatric/neonate wards, working alongside a separate ENT service. We work across a very broad range of acute specialties including Healthcare of the Older Person, Respiratory, and Critical Care. NUH host a number of regional services including Neurosciences unit, Major Trauma Centre, a comprehensive Stroke unit, Trent Cardiac centre, Burns Unit and Upper GI services. We also have SLTs within the Neuro-rehabilitation unit, the MDT neuro-rehabilitation outpatient services, and an SLT service for Neurology outpatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Role Purpose
To provide a high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Nottingham University Hospital Trust in a wide variety of settings.
Role Context
The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with speech, language and communication needs and/or dysphagia needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the designated specialism/setting.
To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required.
Knowledge, training andExperience
Degree in speech and language therapy.HCPC registration.Registered member of RCSLT.Completed RCSLT NQT competencies and, dysphagia competencies.Full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Role Purpose
To provide a high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Nottingham University Hospital Trust in a wide variety of settings.
Role Context
The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with speech, language and communication needs and/or dysphagia needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the designated specialism/setting.
To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required.
Knowledge, training andExperience
Degree in speech and language therapy.HCPC registration.Registered member of RCSLT.Completed RCSLT NQT competencies and, dysphagia competencies.Full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia & communication difficulties
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
- Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Experience of goal setting
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
- Advanced skills in communication or dysphagia
Professional skills
Essential
- Able to work as an integrated member of the MDT
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to plan and organise the work of assistants and students
- Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
- Excellent written communication and presentation
- Demonstrated NUH Trust values
other
Essential
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia & communication difficulties
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
- Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Experience of goal setting
Desirable
- Advanced dysphagia training
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
- Advanced skills in communication or dysphagia
Professional skills
Essential
- Able to work as an integrated member of the MDT
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to plan and organise the work of assistants and students
- Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
- Excellent written communication and presentation
- Demonstrated NUH Trust values
other
Essential
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).