Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical lead SLT to join Mental Health Services for Older People in DTVF.
The service has six inpatient wards across DTVF.
The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT Mental Health and learning disability service, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems and extensive CPD alongside opportunities to shape the SLT service as part of the clinical leadership team.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist will be to lead a team in assessing and treating communication difficulties and problems with eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia) for our older adult inpatients. As Lead SLT the post holder will carry their own caseload, supervise and mentor SLT colleagues and support the practice and learning of professionals within the wider MDT. The post holder will also be part of the leadership team and be responsible for service development in their specialty.
The successful applicant will have significant experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/or complex needs. Knowledge of relevant national policy and local directives is essential, as is competence in the assessment and treatment of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Most important is an enthusiasm for working with this client group and a passion to improve the lives of the people we support.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for the post will hold a suitable qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, have relevant experience in this clinical field and have a particular interest and enthusiasm for leadership, service delivery, collaborative working and championing SLT.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details:
Sam Bradley, Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy
sam.bradley@nhs.net
Helen Curry, Service Managerhelen.curry3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for the post will hold a suitable qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, have relevant experience in this clinical field and have a particular interest and enthusiasm for leadership, service delivery, collaborative working and championing SLT.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details:
Sam Bradley, Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy
sam.bradley@nhs.net
Helen Curry, Service Managerhelen.curry3@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Masters in a relevant subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Registration with HCPC
- Recognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Dysphagia, Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Autism etc (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale)
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course.
- Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
- Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in own service area
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff
- Substantial experience in design and delivery of training
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Masters in a relevant subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Registration with HCPC
- Recognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Dysphagia, Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Autism etc (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale)
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course.
- Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
- Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in own service area
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff
- Substantial experience in design and delivery of training
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
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).
