Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become a specialist Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist working in the A rated Stroke pathway at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will ensure service delivery to patients transferred to the Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation centre, a purpose built inpatient unit based in Montagu Hospital located very close to the M18 and A1.
There is an opportunity to work across the stroke pathway providing specialist SLT input on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit at DRI as well as supporting the developing Neurorehabilitation service at both DRI and Bassetlaw.
Working alongside the current Band 6 SLT and supported by Band 7 working across the stroke pathway, the successful applicant would help to drive service improvements and quality initiatives.
In addition to working with the dedicated stroke MDT at Montagu hospital the successful applicant will be welcomed into the award winning and inclusive SLT team at DBTH being part of regular professional meeting's and having the opportunity to be involved in VF clinics and the developing FEES service.
Part time hours, job sharing and flexible working will be considered for the right applicant.
The Stroke pathway across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1EIAMwweg&t=10s
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have specialist experience of working with dysphagia and have a post basic qualification in dysphagia. A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post, as are excellent communication and team working skills.
There is full senior support and a structured supervision process in place.
The post holder will support the Therapy Team Lead and existing Senior Speech and Language Therapists with the operational management of Speech and Language Therapy team. They will contribute to the education, training and development of Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Multidisciplinary staff and students. The role will include undertaking professional development appraisals and service evaluation including audit.
About us
The Clinical Therapy Service at DBTH consists of a team of Allied Health Professionals committed to providing excellence in patient care and rehabilitation. The successful applicant will work in a supportive, inclusive and innovative team, committed to continuing professional development and a culture that 'champions' positive health and well being.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is a Foundation Trust with big ambitions and a proven history of success as early adopters and high quality care outcomes. We're aiming to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To get there we are improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services. As a teaching hospital the Trust is keen to promote research and development and there will be opportunities to develop innovative ways of working.
Being a part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Regional Stroke Service will offer successful applicants the opportunity to work in one of the leading integrated care systems in the country (the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICS) and to be a part of a networked service; working together to provide high quality and timely treatment and care for anyone who has a stroke in Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. There will be a Hosted Network and through this you will develop links with other Speech and Language Therapists within the Region. There will be opportunities for ongoing skill and career development, continual learning and peer support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage and prioritise the speech and language therapy caseload on the Rehabilitation Units at Montagu Hospital in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- To independently assess and manage a range of communication and swallowing difficulties.
- To be able to define a differential diagnosis after analysing the evidence from assessments and provide appropriate management, including the use of AAC devices.
- To be competent in post basic dysphagia assessment and management.
- To provide holistic assessment and management of every patient referred, and to be able to differentially diagnose and provide timely informed sound clinical judgements, which will include quality of life and ethical decisions.
- To co-ordinate day to day management of in-patient and outpatient caseloads and to prioritise urgency, including complex dysphagia and communication needs.
- To liaise with senior therapists across the acute and stroke care pathway and into the community teams to ensure continuity of patient care
- To refer into and attend videofluoroscopy/nasendoscopy clinics if/when appropriate to do so.
- To use a high level of skill and experience in contributing to ethical and quality of life decisions within multidisciplinary teams
- To continually monitor, evaluate and modify treatment plans to meet the patients changing needs.
- To recognise own professional boundaries and be able to seek professional support from senior clinicians and expert practitioners.
- To regularly liaise with professionals from other agencies.
- To contribute to interagency teams by discussing own and other professionals input around clients needs ensuring a well-coordinated care plan.
- To have a flexible approach to service delivery maintaining quality standards across a variety of settings and provide cover across hospital sites for dysphagia patients during period of annual leave, sickness, absence etc.
- To be able to manage emotional consequences of working with distressing conditions.
- To be alert to hazardous situations and act accordingly, and potential risks to patients, staff and self and take appropriate action.
- To discharge patients when the duty of care has been fulfilled and notify relevant agencies.
- To attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with professional standards and local Trust policies.
- To support patients and staff in the assessment of Mental Capacity with reference to a patients care and future care.
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The successful applicant may be required to support the weekend rota on HASU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage and prioritise the speech and language therapy caseload on the Rehabilitation Units at Montagu Hospital in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- To independently assess and manage a range of communication and swallowing difficulties.
- To be able to define a differential diagnosis after analysing the evidence from assessments and provide appropriate management, including the use of AAC devices.
- To be competent in post basic dysphagia assessment and management.
- To provide holistic assessment and management of every patient referred, and to be able to differentially diagnose and provide timely informed sound clinical judgements, which will include quality of life and ethical decisions.
- To co-ordinate day to day management of in-patient and outpatient caseloads and to prioritise urgency, including complex dysphagia and communication needs.
- To liaise with senior therapists across the acute and stroke care pathway and into the community teams to ensure continuity of patient care
- To refer into and attend videofluoroscopy/nasendoscopy clinics if/when appropriate to do so.
- To use a high level of skill and experience in contributing to ethical and quality of life decisions within multidisciplinary teams
- To continually monitor, evaluate and modify treatment plans to meet the patients changing needs.
- To recognise own professional boundaries and be able to seek professional support from senior clinicians and expert practitioners.
- To regularly liaise with professionals from other agencies.
- To contribute to interagency teams by discussing own and other professionals input around clients needs ensuring a well-coordinated care plan.
- To have a flexible approach to service delivery maintaining quality standards across a variety of settings and provide cover across hospital sites for dysphagia patients during period of annual leave, sickness, absence etc.
- To be able to manage emotional consequences of working with distressing conditions.
- To be alert to hazardous situations and act accordingly, and potential risks to patients, staff and self and take appropriate action.
- To discharge patients when the duty of care has been fulfilled and notify relevant agencies.
- To attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with professional standards and local Trust policies.
- To support patients and staff in the assessment of Mental Capacity with reference to a patients care and future care.
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The successful applicant may be required to support the weekend rota on HASU.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
- Certificate to practise.
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Member of the Healthcare Professions Council.
- Recognised formal training/ competencies in relevant specialisms e.g.
- Post basic Dysphagia Training
- Full competencies in Cognitive neuropsychology approach, Dysphasia, dyspraxia and dysarthria assessment and management
Desirable
- Advanced Dysphagia Training in neurological Conditions Dementia Training Basic first line management Training / leadership training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work develop excellent working relationships
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility in approach to working
- Demonstrate core values of Trust - 'We care'
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders.
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication
- Experience working with neurological dysphagia.
- Experience of working with complex ethical issues regarding nutrition and hydration.
- Experience of supervision of Speech and language Therapy students up to final year.
- Experience of supervision of junior Speech and Language therapist/ assistants
- Experience of working within a Stroke multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in service development and quality improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
- Certificate to practise.
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Member of the Healthcare Professions Council.
- Recognised formal training/ competencies in relevant specialisms e.g.
- Post basic Dysphagia Training
- Full competencies in Cognitive neuropsychology approach, Dysphasia, dyspraxia and dysarthria assessment and management
Desirable
- Advanced Dysphagia Training in neurological Conditions Dementia Training Basic first line management Training / leadership training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work develop excellent working relationships
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility in approach to working
- Demonstrate core values of Trust - 'We care'
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders.
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication
- Experience working with neurological dysphagia.
- Experience of working with complex ethical issues regarding nutrition and hydration.
- Experience of supervision of Speech and language Therapy students up to final year.
- Experience of supervision of junior Speech and Language therapist/ assistants
- Experience of working within a Stroke multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in service development and quality improvement projects.
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).
