Job summary
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Band 6 Adult Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our well-established, committed and friendly stroke team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT).
You will have existing knowledge and/or skills in working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication differences (and ideally across a stroke pathway), with existing training in dysphagia to at least Level C.
As a team we provide clinical input to patients across the entire stroke pathway from acute to community settings. We work closely with our MDT colleagues as part of an Integrated Community Stroke Service which ensures a responsive, needs-based approach to holistic patient-centred care. You will join us at an exciting time as we are currently reviewing our models of service delivery. We also run our own Videofluoroscopy clinic.
Main duties of the job
The stroke team is part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy service at UHMBT, which also has pathways in non-stroke, head and neck and voice. This offers opportunities to be part of our 'grow your own' ethos, with regular supervision, peer support, continual professional development and wider multidisciplinary links. The service is supported by an overarching Clinical and Professional Lead and is embedded within both the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System and Integrated Stroke and Neuro Delivery Board which enables our involvement in a range of national and regional workforce initiatives.
The post will be initially based at Furness General Hospital, but you may be required to work across Morecambe Bay as needed. In the future, you will be expected to work as part of a six day service.
If you are a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking Band 5 SLT who is ready to advance their professional and clinical development in a more senior role, or a current Band 6 SLT wanting to further consolidate their knowledge and skills alongside a nurturing team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes.
Skills
Essential
- To have highly developed auditory and perceptual skills to be able to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives
- To have a highly developed knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required.
- Accountable for own professional actions, to work within codes of practice, professional guidelines and policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes.
Skills
Essential
- To have highly developed auditory and perceptual skills to be able to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives
- To have a highly developed knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required.
- Accountable for own professional actions, to work within codes of practice, professional guidelines and policies.
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).
