Job summary
Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapists - Whipps Cross and Newham University Hospital
Following some recent promotions, Barts Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for several band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our newly-extended rotation across Whipps Cross and Newham Hospitals.
The Adult SLT services at Barts Health NHS Trust consists of 5 hospital sites and 3 community services across culturally diverse and lively East London.
This band 6 rotation covers the following specialities:
Integrated Stroke pathway at Whipps Cross, covering inpatients stroke unit and supporting patients on discharge home into the community
Inpatient acute medical wards at Whipps Cross Hospital**NEW** Waltham Forest Community post supporting patients face to face and /or virtually with swallowing and communication impairment at home and/or in care home setting, based out of Whipps Cross Hospital.
Inpatient acute Stroke and Acute medical ward at Newham Hospital
In addition to the variety of clinical exposure, there will be opportunities to develop competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, FEES and the leadership and management skills e.g supervising band 5 SLTs or SLT assistant.
Regular supervision will be provided including access to joint assessments, formal protected1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. There are also excellent CPD opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of Barts Health SLT Service. The therapist will work as a band 6 SLT within a set cog rotation across the adult SLT Acute, Waltham Forest Community SLT team and Stroke teams (inpatient/ community) at Whipps Cross University Hospital and within inpatients Acute and Stroke services at Newham University Hospital.
The post holder will be part of a team providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults in the inpatient and community settings, with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties . The post holder will provide intervention both uni-disciplinary and as part of a multi-professional team.
The post holder will work as part of the wider therapy team and be involved with service developments along designated clinical pathways. The post holder may be required to supervise band 5 SLT's and band 3 staff if appropriate, and will be expected to support student speech and language therapists on their placements. The post holder will access support and supervision from a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Lead SLT.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will commence their rotations on the integrated Stroke pathway and within Waltham Forest Community post at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
All applicants should be a qualified SLT, who are independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment.
This rotation provides an excellent opportunity for existing band 6ss or experienced band 5s wanting to take on increased responsibility, and to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairment across a range of inpatient and community settings, within a friendly and supportive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will commence their rotations on the integrated Stroke pathway and within Waltham Forest Community post at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
All applicants should be a qualified SLT, who are independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment.
This rotation provides an excellent opportunity for existing band 6ss or experienced band 5s wanting to take on increased responsibility, and to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairment across a range of inpatient and community settings, within a friendly and supportive team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 1 years' experience of working with adults with acquired communication & swallowing disorders
- oExperience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters
- oExperience of working with videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and to take initiative
- oAbility to prioritise workload demands
- oComprehensive IT skills
- oGood presentation skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- oHealth & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- oKnowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults
- oKnowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to a stroke caseload and adult neurology.
- oKnowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload
- oAwareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
Desirable
- oRegistered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 1 years' experience of working with adults with acquired communication & swallowing disorders
- oExperience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters
- oExperience of working with videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and to take initiative
- oAbility to prioritise workload demands
- oComprehensive IT skills
- oGood presentation skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- oHealth & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- oKnowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults
- oKnowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to a stroke caseload and adult neurology.
- oKnowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload
- oAwareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
Desirable
- oRegistered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
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).
