Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the H&N/ ENT & Voice SLT team for a Band 7 developing specialist / specialist in H&N / ENT & Voice. This role is open to existing Band 6 or Band 7 SLTs who meet the criteria and who are looking for an opportunity to develop their clinical specialism in the area of H&N / ENT & Voice. You may be already working in a B6 or B7 role in the ESHT SLT team or may be looking from outside the Trust and yourcurrent role must fit the essential criteria of the person specification.
Our service is a large integrated acute and community service and with this brings scope for innovation and development. Have a look at what we have achieved recently Speech and Language Therapy Services | Why come and work in ESHT? - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bFEbUUIyZk&feature=youtu.be
With the developments in East Sussex Integrated Care System delivering transformation plans to meet local needs, it is an exciting time to be part of a large county wide service setting the direction and vision for future SLT services
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a small and enthusiastic team consisting of a B8a Clinical lead ACP and a B7 and B6 SLT covering East Sussex with hospital and outpatient bases in Hastings and Eastbourne. We are a Trust Award winning service (2023), commended for its forward thinking and passion to create new and exciting innovations to improve patient care and safety. We can offer you protected time for your CPD with clinical forums, regular clinical supervision, action learning supervision, support to attend relevant CENs and external training opportunities. We are proactive in research and service development and staff are encouraged to attend postgraduate courses/ RCSLT CENs. There is also a comprehensive in-service education programme within Therapy Services. We have close links with the local School of Healthcare Professions at the University of Canterbury and Brighton and other universities Temporary accommodation may be available and there are good social facilities within the Trust.
East Sussex is an exciting place to live with cosmopolitan Brighton, London and Europe within easy reach. The Sunshine coast is beautifully tranquil and for the more adventurous the Downs offer hiking, mountain biking and paragliding! Temporary accommodation may be available and there are good social facilities within the Trust.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that this post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that this post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification of equivalent
- Health Professionals Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Advanced Laryngectomy Care ESTIL/Voice training Laryngeal manipulation
- Completion of specialist short courses as evidenced by: Dysphagia training (which may include): Dysphagia rehabilitation, Outcomes in dysphagia management, videofluorosopy interpretation, FEES interpretation, respiratory related disorders, Enteral/paraneteral feeding, Ethics, tracheostomy management
- Surgical voice restoration
- Voice therapy techniques
- Training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing dysphagia and communication disorders
- Experience of joint goal setting and evaluation with patients
- Experience of developing, providing and evaluating training programmes to other professionals
- Experience of managing complex caseload and ongoing service development work
- Experience of supervising other staff members
- Experience of training other professionals including assistants and students
Desirable
- Experience of creating, delivering and evaluating service improvements
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary case conferences
- Experience of managing dysphagia and communication disorders including health and neck cancer/ENT
- Tracheostomy management
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/NSF's/NICE guidelines etc
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Knowledge of the national and local agenda for rehabilitation
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals within an inter-agency context
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observational, listening, empathy and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Keyboard Skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- To be able to move between locations in a timely manner
- Ability to travel independently between sites
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification of equivalent
- Health Professionals Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Advanced Laryngectomy Care ESTIL/Voice training Laryngeal manipulation
- Completion of specialist short courses as evidenced by: Dysphagia training (which may include): Dysphagia rehabilitation, Outcomes in dysphagia management, videofluorosopy interpretation, FEES interpretation, respiratory related disorders, Enteral/paraneteral feeding, Ethics, tracheostomy management
- Surgical voice restoration
- Voice therapy techniques
- Training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing dysphagia and communication disorders
- Experience of joint goal setting and evaluation with patients
- Experience of developing, providing and evaluating training programmes to other professionals
- Experience of managing complex caseload and ongoing service development work
- Experience of supervising other staff members
- Experience of training other professionals including assistants and students
Desirable
- Experience of creating, delivering and evaluating service improvements
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary case conferences
- Experience of managing dysphagia and communication disorders including health and neck cancer/ENT
- Tracheostomy management
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/NSF's/NICE guidelines etc
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Knowledge of the national and local agenda for rehabilitation
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals within an inter-agency context
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observational, listening, empathy and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Keyboard Skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- To be able to move between locations in a timely manner
- Ability to travel independently between sites
- Reliable work record
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).
