Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 31 March 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dysphagia trained Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute team based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Those looking for a developmental position as a stepping stone between Band 5 and Band 6 are welcome to apply as training and support can be given to develop leadership and clinical skills. Post graduate dysphagia training is essential due to the main caseload being patients with dysphagia, however there are also opportunities to work with patients with communication difficulties as the caseload requires.

Our team has access to videofluoroscopy and we are in the process of setting up a Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service. You will have access to Band 7 and Band 8a clinical Speech and Language Therapists to help develop your clinical skills as well as being supported by a Band 7 Team Manager.

We have regular access to CPD both within our acute team and our wider SLT team which includes SLTs working in head and neck cancer, community hospitals, outpatients, voice, domiciliary and our local spinal injury centre. There will be opportunities to gain skills in organising and creating training, developing supervision skills, and opportunities to gain experience with instrumental swallowing assessment. Some cross site working with our sister hospital (Royal Shrewsbury Hospital) may be required and provides an opportunity to learn from our wider acute inpatient team."

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage a shared specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.

The job will include working in a wide variety of areas - general medical, elderly care, respiratory, cardiac, renal, surgical, gastro, critical care and also will allow opportunities to work alongside other specialist clinical teams such as end of life care, dementia, dental hygienist, social work.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We are a really friendly and supportive team and have excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and the community. We share offices with our excellent dietetic colleagues who we enjoy working closely with.

We have access to an annual PGM to link us to the wider profession across the county. We offer and implement regular management and clinical supervision across the whole of therapies, as well as weekly huddles and monthly meetings allowing for group discussions around cases and service development

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SLT-673-B

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

As required for entry into University for professional training
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and RCSLT
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia
Evidence of teaching/ student experience
Experience in audit and research

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership ability
Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
IT Skills relevant to the role

Experience

Desirable

Videofluoroscopy competent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

As required for entry into University for professional training
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and RCSLT
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia
Evidence of teaching/ student experience
Experience in audit and research

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership ability
Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
IT Skills relevant to the role

Experience

Desirable

Videofluoroscopy competent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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