Job summary
Available as a B6 post or a B6 development post. If you are applying as a development post it will commence on a B6 Annex U. Therefore you will be paid 70% of entry point on a B6 & when competencies achieved you will move to entry point on B6 scale
Have you completed your NQPs and are starting to look for an opportunity to develop your skills and specialise in the clinical field of acute stroke? Are you interested in managing people with acquired communication and/or swallowing difficulties following stroke in the acute setting?
Would you like to be part of a county wide acute & community SLT service? East Sussex Adult Speech & Language Therapy service is an integrated community & acute trust.
Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision & support to attend relevant CENs & external training opportunities?
This band 6 stroke specialist therapist position is based on the hyperacute and subacute stroke unit at Eastbourne District General Hospital and will provide opportunities for close MDT working with colleagues on the unit and across the stroke pathway. There are opportunities for developing skills in communication and swallow rehabilitation including groups, IOPI, Ampcare & EMST - with an occasional need to work across acute sites inc. Conquest Hospital. There will be an opportunity to participate in our regional videofluoroscopy clinics, our award-winning Swallow Disorder Clinic and FEES.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist, who has completed their NQP competencies & possibly post basic dysphagia training, looking for their next post to specialise in community SLT services. You would have the opportunity to work alongside highly specialist SLTs & SLT assistants to gain the experience & skills to work at a specialist level.
You will work alongside specialist clinicians in community services, rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care & neurological degenerative conditions to further develop your knowledge & skills
We work with higher education institutes to develop innovative ways of delivering student placements & have recently invested in 360 cameras to facilitate virtual clinics
Your job plan will allow you time to focus on your development & work with colleagues on service improvements. We are proactive in research & service development & staff are encouraged to attend postgraduate courses/ RCSLT CENs. There is also a comprehensive in-service education programme within the department with monthly clinical forums & the wider therapy Services. We have close links with the local School of Healthcare Professions at the University of Brighton & other universities
A relocation package maybe available, please discuss at interview
https://youtu.be/-Wpc_wj-q74- Speech and Language Therapy - Why work in ESHT?
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About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritisation
- Experience of client centred goals
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute setting/stroke caseload
- Experience of mentoring students / assistants
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of training other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of RCSLT NQP competencies
Desirable
- Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
- Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist level C RCSLT dysphagia competency framework
- Post dysphagia training competencies completed in FEES and/or VFS
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 the principles of clinical governance / audit
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
- Knowledge of client centre practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Systmone
- Knowledge of SSNAP
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of CPD in previous year
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
- Motivated to work flexibly with an inter-professional framework
- Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative with boundaries of role.
- Good time management skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to implement and respond to change
- Ability to work alone when required
- Good IT skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills
- To be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritisation
- Experience of client centred goals
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute setting/stroke caseload
- Experience of mentoring students / assistants
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of training other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Completion of RCSLT NQP competencies
Desirable
- Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
- Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist level C RCSLT dysphagia competency framework
- Post dysphagia training competencies completed in FEES and/or VFS
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 the principles of clinical governance / audit
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
- Knowledge of client centre practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Systmone
- Knowledge of SSNAP
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the wider context of the NHS within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of CPD in previous year
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
- Motivated to work flexibly with an inter-professional framework
- Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative with boundaries of role.
- Good time management skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to implement and respond to change
- Ability to work alone when required
- Good IT skills
Other
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills
- 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).
