Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our rotation at Whipps Cross Hospital (starting in the acute setting).
This band 6 rotation covers the following specialities:
- Inpatient acute wards including ICU
- Waltham Forest Community, supporting patients at home or in care home settings, as well as outpatients. You will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
- Integrated Stroke pathway, covering inpatients stroke unit and supporting patients on discharge home into the community
All applicants should be a qualified SLT, who are independent in the assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication impairment.
Main duties of the job
This rotation provides an excellent opportunity for existing band 6s's or experienced band 5s wanting to take on increased responsibility, and to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with acquired swallowing and communication impairment across a range of inpatient and community settings, within a friendly and supportive team.
There will also be opportunities to develop competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, FEES and leadership and management skills e.g. supervising band 5 SLTs and students.
Regular supervision and in-house training will be provided to the successful applicant, which includes joint assessments and formal protected1:1 supervision. There are also excellent CPD opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
For specific enquiries about this post, please contact Mahie Sumathipala, Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist on 02085356329 or email m.sumathipala@nhs.net
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
Experience
Essential
- 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, tracheostomy and /or FEES
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload demands
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Comprehensive IT skills
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- 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 Stroke, Frailty 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 of record keeping
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Personal and Development
Essential
- Attendance at relevant CENs/ training courses and study days as part of HCPC's Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Mandatory & Statutory training
Desirable
- Experience working with SLT assistants & students
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Adapt communication level to the needs of the listener e.g. patient/ consultant/family member
- Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates strengths in building rapport with key stake holders within the SLT team and wider MDT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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, tracheostomy and /or FEES
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload demands
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Comprehensive IT skills
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- 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 Stroke, Frailty 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 of record keeping
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Personal and Development
Essential
- Attendance at relevant CENs/ training courses and study days as part of HCPC's Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Mandatory & Statutory training
Desirable
- Experience working with SLT assistants & students
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Adapt communication level to the needs of the listener e.g. patient/ consultant/family member
- Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates strengths in building rapport with key stake holders within the SLT team and wider MDT
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).
