Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for two experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service working within the acute ward team. It is an exciting environment, working within a supportive and very friendly SLT team.The posts available are;
22.5 hours a week and is a permanent position.
22.5 hours per week and is a fixed term contract for 1 year to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidates will be based in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals SLT service working as members of the team providing SLT to the acute wards across three hospitals, the Northern General, the Royal Hallamshire and Weston Park .They will provide clinical Speech & Language Therapy to a defined specialised caseload as part of the SLT team.
The successful candidate will be based in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals SLT service working as members of the team providing SLT to the acute wards across three hospitals, the Northern General, the Royal Hallamshire and Weston Park.
They will provide clinical Speech & Language Therapy to a defined specialised caseload as part of the SLT team.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical speech and language therapy services to a defined specialised caseload of adult patients as part of the acute ward SLT team.To specialise in the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
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)
- Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex dysphagia
- Qualified to work to Specialist level on Dysphagia competency scale
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience or equivalent.
- Experience up to or at a Band 6 level
- Experience in working with adults in an acute hospital setting with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a wide range of acquired neurological conditions
- 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
Skills
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
- (Band 6) Evidence of developing negotiation skills and management of conflict.
- (Band 6) Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery.
- (Band 6) Ability to work in a team.
- (Band 6) Adaptable to new situations and personnel.
- (Band 6) Flexible approach to working practices.
- (Band 6) Commitment to person centred planning and carer involvement in service delivery and development.
Desirable
- (Band 6) Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex dysphagia
- Qualified to work to Specialist level on Dysphagia competency scale
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience or equivalent.
- Experience up to or at a Band 6 level
- Experience in working with adults in an acute hospital setting with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a wide range of acquired neurological conditions
- 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
Skills
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
- (Band 6) Evidence of developing negotiation skills and management of conflict.
- (Band 6) Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery.
- (Band 6) Ability to work in a team.
- (Band 6) Adaptable to new situations and personnel.
- (Band 6) Flexible approach to working practices.
- (Band 6) Commitment to person centred planning and carer involvement in service delivery and development.
Desirable
- (Band 6) Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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).
