Job summary
Permanent post
11.25 Hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Community Team.
The role is to support adults and older people with swallowing and/or communication disorders who may have a range of conditions including respiratory and/ or acquired or progressive neurological conditions.
For the right candidate this may be suitable as Band 5 Development post. On successful completion of the competencies outlined in their development plan, the candidate would progress on to full Band 6 duties and pay.
Supervision will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working in outpatient clinics such as the Park Rehabilitation Centre, in patients own homes and care homes across Rotherham.
There will also be a requirement to work in an inpatient setting on a regular basis such as to cover leave for other staff members.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate or equivalent relevant experience
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g ECDL/Elite/MOST.
- Membership of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with communication and swallowing disorders including people with dementias, progressive and acquired neurological conditions
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of both in-patient and out-patient settings
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders including conditions associated with dementias and/or progressive and acquired neurological conditions and respiratory diseases
- Knowledge of other MDT roles
- Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks and guidance including NSF, NICE< Information/Clinical Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for clinical care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders including conditions associated with dementias and/or progressive and acquired neurological conditions and respiratory diseases.
- Knowledge of other MDT roles
- Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks and guidance including NSF, NICE< Information/Clinical Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for clinical care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate or equivalent relevant experience
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g ECDL/Elite/MOST.
- Membership of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with communication and swallowing disorders including people with dementias, progressive and acquired neurological conditions
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of both in-patient and out-patient settings
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders including conditions associated with dementias and/or progressive and acquired neurological conditions and respiratory diseases
- Knowledge of other MDT roles
- Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks and guidance including NSF, NICE< Information/Clinical Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for clinical care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders including conditions associated with dementias and/or progressive and acquired neurological conditions and respiratory diseases.
- Knowledge of other MDT roles
- Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks and guidance including NSF, NICE< Information/Clinical Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for clinical care
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
