Job summary
Students who are graduating this summer are welcome to apply!
Are you looking for your first post as a Qualified SLT but not sure what client group you want to work with?Would you like to have the opportunity to consolidate your skills and complete your NQP competencies in a supportive environment? Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision, support to attend relevant CENs and external training opportunities?Would you like to be part of a county wide acute and community SLT service managed and professionally lead by a practicing SLT?If so, East Sussex may have the opportunity you are looking for. We are looking for a newly qualified SLT to join our team. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a community and acute trust; therefore we have the opportunity to follow patients through the whole pathway.
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!
See what our Band 5's say about working in ESHT:https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bFEbUUIyZk
Main duties of the job
We provide weekly support sessions, monthly Clinical Forums, regular Band 5 support group and regular Clinical Supervision, our Band 5 rotation posts will provide opportunities to work in various settings such as community, acute care and hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation for stroke. Each rotation will give you the chance to take on new responsibilities and challenges whilst being supported to develop clinically. You will be given protected time each month to work together to meet your learning needs in a peer support framework accessing highly specialist clinicians in voice, head and neck cancer, stroke, critical care and neurological degenerative conditions to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Our aim is to ensure our team have the right skills to see the right people at the right time and we invest in our staff to achieve this.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 Brighton and other universities. Temporary accommodation may be available and there are good social facilities within the Trust. https://youtu.be/8bFEbUUIyZk - Recruitment | Speech and Language Therapy Service
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professionals Council - Licence to practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- Completed RCSLT dysphagia competencies to Foundation Practitioner level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Undergraduate experience of adult dysphagia
- Volunteer/assistant experience with adults who have communication/swallowing difficulties
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Keyboard skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Car driver - to be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professionals Council - Licence to practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- Completed RCSLT dysphagia competencies to Foundation Practitioner level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Undergraduate experience of adult dysphagia
- Volunteer/assistant experience with adults who have communication/swallowing difficulties
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Keyboard skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Car driver - to be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
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).
