Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to further develop? We have an excellent position for a full time Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. The successful candidate will join our well-established and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Department in Bolton, as part of our acute team. We are looking for an individual who can work independently in dysphagia and communication management, has sound foundation skills and experience working in stroke rehabilitation / acute setting.
The post holder will benefit from working within a support team, robust supervision, appraisal programme, excellent in-house training and CPD. Supervision and support will be provided by Band 7 Speech and language Therapists.
We are a reflective and welcoming team and believe in full clinical engagement in contributing towards improving the quality of our service.
We will consider flexibility regarding working hours, part time applications will be considered.
We are a medium sized department working across both the acute and community settings. Able to offer continuity of care for our patients and a wide variety of opportunities for our staff.
Main duties of the job
For more detail please see the job description and person specification.
To prioritize and manage own caseload independently.
Your role will be across general medical and surgical wards, emergency department, whilst also working with our stroke service.
Providing training around eating, drinking and swallowing and communication to carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
To assess and ascribe a level of risk using adjuncts to the bedside assessment, which require technical skill e.g. cervical auscultation, pulse oximetry etc.
To identify and refer on to other specialists as appropriate e.g. ENT, FEES, VF etc.
To participate in audit activities in the team, including SSNAP for stroke patients.
To work as an autonomous practitioner managing an appropriately complex caseload under the guidance of a senior colleague.
Will liaise with other necessary agencies to establish robust communication networks with carers, other health workers and agencies in order to facilitate an integrated approach to care. This includes participation in multi-professional meetings, case conferences and other team meetings where they may be the sole representatives of their professional group.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
In addition, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
- Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
- Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- Various NHS Discounts
If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner to work as a member of the team based at Royal Bolton Hospital providing a specialist service to adults with acquired neurological speech and language difficulties, dysphagia (swallowing problems) on the hospital site.
To assess, differentially diagnose and treat a specified caseload of adults with speech and language disorders and also swallowing problems, who will be from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist advice at case conferences and scheduled meetings ensuring well co-ordinated care.
To liaise with, and train other health, education and social service professionals; and to work in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner to work as a member of the team based at Royal Bolton Hospital providing a specialist service to adults with acquired neurological speech and language difficulties, dysphagia (swallowing problems) on the hospital site.
To assess, differentially diagnose and treat a specified caseload of adults with speech and language disorders and also swallowing problems, who will be from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist advice at case conferences and scheduled meetings ensuring well co-ordinated care.
To liaise with, and train other health, education and social service professionals; and to work in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree/diploma/masters
- RCSLT member
- Registered member HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CENs
- Evidence of completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Clinical Educator course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing difficulties.
- Post basic dysphagia course and independent experience or equivalent in-house post grad training
Desirable
- Supervision of junior SLTs and students
- Experience in Instrumental Dysphagia Assessment
- Experience in Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, observation and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Good organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Good computer skills
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Skills in writing and delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relevant to acute and stroke caseloads.
- Well established knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
- Understanding of the roles of other relevant professions
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across hospital and community sites subject to the conditions of the Equality Act
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree/diploma/masters
- RCSLT member
- Registered member HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CENs
- Evidence of completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Clinical Educator course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing difficulties.
- Post basic dysphagia course and independent experience or equivalent in-house post grad training
Desirable
- Supervision of junior SLTs and students
- Experience in Instrumental Dysphagia Assessment
- Experience in Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, observation and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Good organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Good computer skills
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Skills in writing and delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relevant to acute and stroke caseloads.
- Well established knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
- Understanding of the roles of other relevant professions
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across hospital and community sites subject to the conditions of the Equality Act
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
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).
