Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a brilliant opportunity for a curious and enthusiastic HCPC Registered SLT to join our large acute team. This post is ideal to develop your knowledge and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
If you are the successful candidate, you will:
Work closely with colleagues in the SLT team. Provide regular communication assessment and therapy ((and swallowing once competencies achieved). Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst seeking support if you require it. Actively support patients and their families/carers through individual or group sessions. Be actively involved in clinical effectiveness projects, and Offer training and support to SLTs, students and other staff.
What experience/skills are needed
If you:
Are keen to learn about working with acute patients and their families, Are interested in the assessment and management of acute inpatients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, Thrive in working in a busy and dynamic environment, Value and actively contribute to, an MDT culture, and Are committed to our Trust Values,
we would love to hear from you.
Please note there will be a practical, in person, clinical element to the interview process for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
If you are the successful candidate, you will:
Work closely with colleagues in the SLT team. Provide regular communication assessment and therapy ((and swallowing once competencies achieved). Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst seeking support if you require it. Actively support patients and their families/carers through individual or group sessions. Be actively involved in clinical effectiveness projects, and Offer training and support to SLTs, students and other staff.
What experience/skills are needed
If you:
Are keen to learn about working with acute patients and their families, Are interested in the assessment and management of acute inpatients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, Thrive in working in a busy and dynamic environment, Value and actively contribute to, an MDT culture, and Are committed to our Trust Values,
we would love to hear from you.
Please note there will be a practical, in person, clinical element to the interview process for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist
- Within 18 months of appointment to be able to complete dysphagia competencies
- Ability to communicate information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: e.g. with patients, carers, managers and other health care professionals
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach, and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues
- Ability to create rapport and professionally manage relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and the emotional challenges this presents
- Demonstrate a holistic approach to treatment.
- Evidence of ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying clinical and non-clinical work pressures
- Demonstrate ability to independently plan and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Evidence of highly developed auditory and perceptive skills
- Completion of relevant training and evidence of competence will be required prior to any activity carried out around eating, drinking, and swallowing
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups
- Ability to cover "out of hours" commitments on agreed occasions
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist
- Within 18 months of appointment to be able to complete dysphagia competencies
- Ability to communicate information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: e.g. with patients, carers, managers and other health care professionals
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach, and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues
- Ability to create rapport and professionally manage relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and the emotional challenges this presents
- Demonstrate a holistic approach to treatment.
- Evidence of ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying clinical and non-clinical work pressures
- Demonstrate ability to independently plan and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Evidence of highly developed auditory and perceptive skills
- Completion of relevant training and evidence of competence will be required prior to any activity carried out around eating, drinking, and swallowing
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups
- Ability to cover "out of hours" commitments on agreed occasions
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).
