Job summary
The successful candidate will work as a Band 6 SLT across the adult acute wards and stroke ward at Newham University Hospital - including the acute admissions unit, intensive care unit, respiratory unit, gastroenterology service and older peoples services.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairments across the acute and stroke pathways, within a friendly and supportive team. They will provide specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in the inpatient setting, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). There will be exposure to, and opportunities to develop competency in, videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management, as well as quality improvement initiatives.
The post holder should be an established, qualified SLT who is independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment. There will be opportunities to develop and support junior SLT colleagues and/or students. Regular supervision will be provided, including access to joint assessments, formal 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. There are excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider MDT within the UK's largest NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders on inpatient acute wards at Newham University Hospital
To use specialist knowledge to independently assess, differentially diagnose and treat patients across the pathways, seeking support of more senior colleagues where required.
To be actively involved in service development and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways
To deliver training/teaching to SLT colleagues, the wider multi-disciplinary team and students across Barts Health NHS Trust
To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through internal training in specialist areas, such as Videofluoroscopy and Tracheostomy, as well as external courses/ Clinical Excellence Networks (as applicable).
To work closely with all members of the inpatient and community multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient experience
To supervise band 5 SLTs, band 3/4 assistants and students (as required)
To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience of working with adults with acquired communication & swallowing disorders
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters
- Experience of working with videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy
- Experience working with SLT assistants & students
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults
- Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to a stroke caseload and adult neurology.
- Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards
Skills
Essential
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
- Ability to prioritise workload demands
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Adapt communication level to the needs of the listener e.g. patient/ consultant/family member
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates strengths in building rapport with key stake holders within the SLT team and wider MDT
Others
Essential
- Attendance at relevant CENs/training courses and study days as part of HCPC's Continuing professional Development
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Mandatory & Statutory training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience of working with adults with acquired communication & swallowing disorders
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters
- Experience of working with videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy
- Experience working with SLT assistants & students
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults
- Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to a stroke caseload and adult neurology.
- Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards
Skills
Essential
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
- Ability to prioritise workload demands
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Adapt communication level to the needs of the listener e.g. patient/ consultant/family member
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates strengths in building rapport with key stake holders within the SLT team and wider MDT
Others
Essential
- Attendance at relevant CENs/training courses and study days as part of HCPC's Continuing professional Development
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Mandatory & Statutory training
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).
