Job summary
Are you seeking variety, team
working & development of clinical skills? Look no further than the exciting
opportunity that has arisen to join our team at the Leeds Childrens Hospital
(LCH). We are looking for 2.1 WTE Band 6 Paediatric SLTs who are dynamic & passionate
about delivering high level care in the area of acute paediatrics.
This post provides an excellent
opportunity, within a supportive & stimulating environment, to develop
& enhance your skills in the assessment & management of children with
complex feeding & communication difficulties in an acute setting. The role is
conducive to MDT working, supporting patients & families through their
hospital journey & we are seeking team members who are committed to
achieving the very highest standards of care for children & families.
Opportunities to develop within
areas research & service development are available.
You will be supported by a well-established
& highly skilled SLT team with opportunities to develop your knowledge &
skills in acute sub-specialisms such as neonates, tracheostomy, Long Term
Ventilation, critical care & videofluoroscopy. Within the team there is a
structured induction programme & a well embedded supervision structure.
This is offered via regular individual / group supervision as well as ample
opportunities for joint working & shadowing both within the SLT team &
across other disciplines.
Main duties of the job
You will
manage a shared, clinical caseload working closely with and supported by,
highly specialist clinicians, families, Health/Social Care teams and regional
SLTs ensuring compliance against national clinical drivers. Applicants will
have excellent inter-personal communication, organisational and team working
skills and be able to show evidence of continued professional development
We are passionate about
continuous professional development & hold a monthly clinical hour to
allow dedicated time for team members to come together, share learning &
discuss research & current practice.
We would welcome
applications from candidates who wish to work full time or part time.
About us
The post
holder will join an innovative Speech & Language Therapy Service which
offers strong professional & clinical leadership. We provide comprehensive
supervision in conjunction with a well-established Continuing Professional
Development program & access to training.
LCH is one of the UKs largest childrens hospitals with
state-of the art treatments & facilities. We provide one of the most
comprehensive childrens services in the country.
LCH
provides care across the region & is a well established teaching hospital.
The fantastic work of Leeds Teaching Hospital has recently featured on Saving
Lives in Leeds & it is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK.
The hospitals offer specialities including Neurology, Neuro Rehab, Neonates,
Cardio-Respiratory & Gastroenterology, critical care, surgical, oncology
& haematology. The Hospital is based
within one of the fastest growing cities in the North, in the thriving city
centre of Leeds which has excellent transport links.
You will
be based at a modern & well-equipped office space with areas to suit a
range of working preferences. There is
also secure bike storage, access to showers, a drying room & lockers.Staff
wellbeing is a top priority within the Trust with access to internal support
groups as well as staff wellbeing champions & mental health first aiders
within the SLT team itself. Work-life
balance is also highly regarded with flexible working options & regular
team socials planned across the year!
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. JOB PURPOSE
To
perform communication and swallowing assessment on patients with diverse
presentations and complex neurological and psychological conditions, to
provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment
programme. Provide equitable, evidence based input at the appropriate points
along the care pathway ensuring all patients have opportunity to maximise
their swallowing and communication function. To work across a range of
clinical settings. To be responsible for their own continuing professional
and personal development.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
To
hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area
of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct
supervision. Access to advice and
support from a senior Speech and Language Therapist is available if required,
clinical work is not routinely evaluated. To undertake all aspects of
clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within this specialist field
4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART - see job
description attached.
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED - see job description attached
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
6.1 Committed to the development of Speech
and Language Therapy within the clinical setting
6.2 Committed to the clinical area
maintaining high standards of care.
6.3 Committed to own development
6.4 Committed to maintaining high
standards of Speech and Language Therapy clinical practice in accordance with
relevant guidelines and policies
7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS - see job
description attached
8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING -
see job description
9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY - see job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. JOB PURPOSE
To
perform communication and swallowing assessment on patients with diverse
presentations and complex neurological and psychological conditions, to
provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment
programme. Provide equitable, evidence based input at the appropriate points
along the care pathway ensuring all patients have opportunity to maximise
their swallowing and communication function. To work across a range of
clinical settings. To be responsible for their own continuing professional
and personal development.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
To
hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area
of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct
supervision. Access to advice and
support from a senior Speech and Language Therapist is available if required,
clinical work is not routinely evaluated. To undertake all aspects of
clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within this specialist field
4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART - see job
description attached.
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED - see job description attached
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
6.1 Committed to the development of Speech
and Language Therapy within the clinical setting
6.2 Committed to the clinical area
maintaining high standards of care.
6.3 Committed to own development
6.4 Committed to maintaining high
standards of Speech and Language Therapy clinical practice in accordance with
relevant guidelines and policies
7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS - see job
description attached
8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING -
see job description
9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY - see job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Professional, hard working and flexible with a positive attitude
- Confident and able to take appropriate responsibilities
- Use transferable skills to ensure effective patient care
- Contribute to effective team working including prioritisation, organisation of self and others and delegation of work load
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Participate in clinical education of less experienced staff/students
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis for rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills using various media
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience including relevant core areas
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working in specific clinical area
Practical Skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses related to specialist caseloads including Post Basic Dysphagia/Cleft (as appropriate)
- An extensive portfolio and evidence of advanced personal and advanced/highly specialist professional development with skills, experience and achieved outcomes.
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Professional, hard working and flexible with a positive attitude
- Confident and able to take appropriate responsibilities
- Use transferable skills to ensure effective patient care
- Contribute to effective team working including prioritisation, organisation of self and others and delegation of work load
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Participate in clinical education of less experienced staff/students
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis for rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills using various media
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience including relevant core areas
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working in specific clinical area
Practical Skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses related to specialist caseloads including Post Basic Dysphagia/Cleft (as appropriate)
- An extensive portfolio and evidence of advanced personal and advanced/highly specialist professional development with skills, experience and achieved outcomes.
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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