Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Speech Therapy team to lead on speech therapy provision for adults with a long term neurological condition. We are looking to recruit an innovative, well organised and suitably experienced therapist with an interest in long term conditions into this exciting post. You will coordinate the Speech Therapy service to adults with a long term neurological condition living in Stockton and Hartlepool and provide a highly specialist service to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties within this clinical area. You will also take the lead for patients open to the service who are requiring and using AAC within the Stockton and Hartlepool area. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build on leadership skills whilst maintaining a specialist clinical caseload. We would welcome applications from registered Speech and Language Therapists currently working at band 7 level, or who are looking for opportunity to develop their specialist skills in a band 6/7 development role.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate highly developed skills in working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a long term neurological condition, with well-developed skills in independent caseload management, problem-solving and decision making. You will take the lead for supporting patients open to the service who are requiring AAC. This role will involve working with a busy clinical caseload, working as part of a team and as an independent practitioner. You will provide support and supervision to other SLT team members and SLT students working with patients with long term conditions, and/or patients who are using a communication aid. There will be opportunity to link with the relevant wider MDT services that work locally.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will take responsibility for coordinating the speech therapy provision to adults with a long term neurological condition in the Stockton and Hartlepool area. You will provide highly specialist assessment, therapy, and advice to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties resulting from a long term neurological condition. You will also be available to provide input within other clinical areas, for example cover within acute and community settings, as required within the team. You will develop a highly specialist role in this area, including linking with wider, local MDT services, and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and assistants working in this clinical area. You will have a working knowledge of AAC and be able to coordinate the use of, and requests for specialist AAC within the team, and be able to provide supervision to SLTs in the team regarding this.
You will have an awareness of the national guidance and policies within this clinical area. You will be responsible for developing and monitoring the evidence-based pathway for long term neurological conditions, and will support other staff to manage clients effectively using evidence based practice. You will contribute to quality, service improvement and team development projects.
Excellent speech and language therapy support is provided within the department, with regular staff meetings, peer supervision groups and a strong commitment to continued professional development. The Trust is keen to support research.
This role requires community working, and therefore the ability to travel between venues in a short timescale is essential.
We would welcome informal visits to find out more about us and the role. To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact Catherine Walker, Operational Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy on 01429 522471.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will take responsibility for coordinating the speech therapy provision to adults with a long term neurological condition in the Stockton and Hartlepool area. You will provide highly specialist assessment, therapy, and advice to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties resulting from a long term neurological condition. You will also be available to provide input within other clinical areas, for example cover within acute and community settings, as required within the team. You will develop a highly specialist role in this area, including linking with wider, local MDT services, and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and assistants working in this clinical area. You will have a working knowledge of AAC and be able to coordinate the use of, and requests for specialist AAC within the team, and be able to provide supervision to SLTs in the team regarding this.
You will have an awareness of the national guidance and policies within this clinical area. You will be responsible for developing and monitoring the evidence-based pathway for long term neurological conditions, and will support other staff to manage clients effectively using evidence based practice. You will contribute to quality, service improvement and team development projects.
Excellent speech and language therapy support is provided within the department, with regular staff meetings, peer supervision groups and a strong commitment to continued professional development. The Trust is keen to support research.
This role requires community working, and therefore the ability to travel between venues in a short timescale is essential.
We would welcome informal visits to find out more about us and the role. To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact Catherine Walker, Operational Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy on 01429 522471.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in speech and language therapy.
- Masters degree or postgraduate portfolio relevant to the clinical area
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced level dysphagia competencies
- Member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as a speech and language therapist at a specialist level
- Evidence of working with patients with swallowing and communication disorders resulting from a long term neurological condition
- Working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with complex dysphagia or communication needs
- Experience of planning and delivering teaching and training
- Experience of providing support and supervision to SLT colleagues and students
- Experience of working with AAC, or supporting a patient to use AAC
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines relating to communication and swallowing disorders
- High level planning, organisation and evaluation skills
- High-level problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed IT skills
- Ability to travel between venues in a short timescale
- Excellent time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in speech and language therapy.
- Masters degree or postgraduate portfolio relevant to the clinical area
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post graduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced level dysphagia competencies
- Member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as a speech and language therapist at a specialist level
- Evidence of working with patients with swallowing and communication disorders resulting from a long term neurological condition
- Working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with complex dysphagia or communication needs
- Experience of planning and delivering teaching and training
- Experience of providing support and supervision to SLT colleagues and students
- Experience of working with AAC, or supporting a patient to use AAC
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines relating to communication and swallowing disorders
- High level planning, organisation and evaluation skills
- High-level problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed IT skills
- Ability to travel between venues in a short timescale
- Excellent time management skills
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).
