Job summary
Are you looking for a supportive and dynamic team, with protected time for your development, to help you to reach your professional aspirations? Then look no further because we have the role for you.
We are looking for a Band 6 Speech & Language therapist who is passionate about community-based care for adults with swallowing and communication disorders. The successful applicant will join the wonderfully supportive Sheffield Adult Community Team (ACT).
This role is part time, 22.5 hours (0.6 WTE / 3 days per week). There is the possibility of more hours if required. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact us or raise this in the interview.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical speech and language therapy services to a defined specialised caseload as part of the Adult Community SLT team.
To specialise in the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.
Working in the community setting is exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. In line with the national agenda to provide care closer to home. Please feel free to contact us for any more information, we are more than happy to answer any questions.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The SLT service across both the acute and community teams in STH has approximately 55 staff (47 therapists, 7 assistants and 4 secretarial staff) (41.23wte).
The SLT teams are highly motivated to provide a quality service to their patients, they are research active and embrace innovation. The service has established processes for supervision and supports personal and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent qualification)
- Qualified to work to Specialist level on RCSLT Dysphagia competency framework
- Registered member of Health & Care Professionals Council & Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex cases in the community.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience
- Relevant experience up to or at a Band 6 Level
- Experience of working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a wide range of acquired neurological conditions.
- Experience in working with adults in hospital and community settings
- Experience of working with relatives and carers
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Involvement in development and delivery of training packages
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups
- Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to client group, and the local implementation of these.
- Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client group.
Desirable
- Knowledge of supported communication techniques, use of talking mats, life story books / communication passports
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent in use of IT for everyday communication.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Good presentation skills - oral and written.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in relation to liaison and joint working.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage specialist and complex caseload independently
- Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of the roles of other professions
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of developing negotiation skills and management of conflict
- Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Adaptable to new situations and personnel.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Commitment to person centred planning and carer involvement in service delivery and development.
- Valid full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent qualification)
- Qualified to work to Specialist level on RCSLT Dysphagia competency framework
- Registered member of Health & Care Professionals Council & Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex cases in the community.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience
- Relevant experience up to or at a Band 6 Level
- Experience of working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a wide range of acquired neurological conditions.
- Experience in working with adults in hospital and community settings
- Experience of working with relatives and carers
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Involvement in development and delivery of training packages
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups
- Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to client group, and the local implementation of these.
- Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client group.
Desirable
- Knowledge of supported communication techniques, use of talking mats, life story books / communication passports
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent in use of IT for everyday communication.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Good presentation skills - oral and written.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in relation to liaison and joint working.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage specialist and complex caseload independently
- Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of the roles of other professions
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of developing negotiation skills and management of conflict
- Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Adaptable to new situations and personnel.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Commitment to person centred planning and carer involvement in service delivery and development.
- Valid full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
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).
