Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our established specialist service based at Weavers Croft in Stroud Gloucestershire.
The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Speech and Language Therapist for the Stroud Learning Disability Team.
This is a Band 6 role; however, we would also be keen to consider applications from experienced Band 5 clinicians looking to progress to Band 6.
In addition to The Trust's outstanding mentorship program, we provide excellent appraisal and clinical supervision for all staff and you will benefit from the support of highly experienced and approachable speech and language therapists and the wider MDT. We can also support you through your post-graduate dysphagia training and competencies.
Person-centred coordinated care is a fundamental value throughout all services delivered by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and we are keen for you to help us continue to deliver this.
You will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will be highly motivated, flexible and have excellent professional interpersonal skills.
Speech and language therapy is a countywide provision, primarily community based, requiring travel across sites but with some scope for virtual appointments and home working.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist communication assessment and interventions to individuals or groups of service users
To provide eating and drinking assessments and interventions to individual service users within the scope of your professional competencies
To support the provision of a specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to adults with learning disabilities
To provide education, training, support and advice to colleagues and carers to enable them to provide the best possible care and quality of life for clients.
To provide clinical supervision for less experienced Speech and Language Therapists and for Speech and Language Therapy Students
To carry out delegated tasks in policy and service development
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full valid UK Driving Licence
Essential
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Ability to manage non-complex dysphagia
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full valid UK Driving Licence
Essential
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Ability to manage non-complex dysphagia
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).
