Job summary
We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.
For more information please contact Meagan McNaney m.mcnaney@nhs.net, Catherine Collins catherine.collins5@nhs.net or rdash.rcg-rehab@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team assessing the speech and language needs and providing clinically effective and efficient interventions on an individual and group basis for people with mental health needs.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- Undergraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services.
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Management/leadership courses
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Relevant M level postgraduate modules
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience as a speech and language therapist in a broad range of areas including adequate relevant experience of working with people with mental health conditions.
- Extensive experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of networking within speech and language therapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community.
- Experience in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness.
- Clinical education and development of speech and language therapy staff and other members of the MDT.
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal.
- Leadership experience.
- Involvement in speech and language therapy projects/working groups
Knowledge
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Dietetic and mental health.
- Knowledge of principles of Recovery and person centred approach to care
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge.
- Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Positive approach to problem solving.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Dynamic and forward thinking.
- Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services.
- Commitment to anti oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
- Positive, 'can do' outlook.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work.
- Time management skills.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
Desirable
- Access to transport and able to travel to services in different locations as required.
- Able to participate in moving and handling activities and Management of Violence and aggression interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- Undergraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services.
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Management/leadership courses
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Relevant M level postgraduate modules
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience as a speech and language therapist in a broad range of areas including adequate relevant experience of working with people with mental health conditions.
- Extensive experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of networking within speech and language therapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community.
- Experience in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness.
- Clinical education and development of speech and language therapy staff and other members of the MDT.
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal.
- Leadership experience.
- Involvement in speech and language therapy projects/working groups
Knowledge
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Dietetic and mental health.
- Knowledge of principles of Recovery and person centred approach to care
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge.
- Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Positive approach to problem solving.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Dynamic and forward thinking.
- Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services.
- Commitment to anti oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
- Positive, 'can do' outlook.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work.
- Time management skills.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
Desirable
- Access to transport and able to travel to services in different locations as required.
- Able to participate in moving and handling activities and Management of Violence and aggression interventions.
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).
