Job summary
The joint Acute and Community SLT Team are a supportive, friendly and social group of therapists, SLT apprentice, assistants and admin staff serving the Fylde Coast population. We strive for continued improvement and innovation to provide a high-quality responsive service. Over recent years we have implemented the use of FEES alongside our long-established videofluoroscopy service. We are also in the process of moving forward in being able to offer suitable patients pharyngeal electrical stimulation within the inpatient setting. We are supportive of and committed to continuing professional development and the training of SLT students.
Due to internal staff changes, the Adult SLT team have a permanent Band 6 role within our inpatient team. We would welcome applications from newly qualified SLTs or experienced SLTs and would consider offering this post as a Band 6 or a Band 5/6 development post to the right candidate. Part time hours and flexible working will also be considered.
Our staff describe our team as "Amazing, Supportive, Welcoming, Loyal, Hardworking, Resilient, Family" If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the communication and/or swallowing management (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, general management and discharge) of a caseload of adults with diverse and complex presentations, working without direct supervision.
- Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
- Work as part of the general ward multidisciplinary teams and the wider adult SLT team.
- Assist in the clinical supervision and education of SLT assistants, SLT apprentice and SLT students.
- Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Practice, relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Fylde Coast. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a diagnosis, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes.
Provide equitable, evidence based input at the appropriate points along the care pathway ensuring all patients have opportunity to maximise their swallowing and communication function.
Be involved in the provision of support, guidance and information to patients, their families and other professionals regarding swallowing and communication.
Access advice and support from a senior Speech and Language Therapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
Be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development.
For additional responsibilities, please see the full Job Description.
Please note this position is subject to a 6 month probation period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a diagnosis, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes.
Provide equitable, evidence based input at the appropriate points along the care pathway ensuring all patients have opportunity to maximise their swallowing and communication function.
Be involved in the provision of support, guidance and information to patients, their families and other professionals regarding swallowing and communication.
Access advice and support from a senior Speech and Language Therapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
Be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development.
For additional responsibilities, please see the full Job Description.
Please note this position is subject to a 6 month probation period.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC & RCSLT
- A demonstrable commitment to CPD activity with evidence of same
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist post graduate courses in dysphagia.
- Evidence of successful post graduate training in videofluoroscopy/FEES.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of swallowing and communication difficulties relevant to this caseload.
- Knowledge of RCSLT Professional and Clinical Guidelines/Policies both locally and nationally relevant to this post.
- Experience of delivering training to other professionals.
- Sound knowledge of principles surrounding consent, Mental Capacity Act (2005) & safeguarding
- Knowledge of the principles surrounding audits, clinical research and quality issues
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working in specific clinical area.
- Experience of working with speech and language therapy assistants.
- Experience in the clinical education of speech and language therapy students.
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Have a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct; be dependable and reliable.
- Positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, willing to accept change and adapt as required.
- Confidently able to use initiative and able to take appropriate responsibilities.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to include observation, active listening, and empathy.
- Use transferable skills to ensure effective patient care.
- Contribute to effective team working including prioritisation, organisation of self and others and delegation of workload.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart sensitive and sometimes distressing information.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health, including manual handling of patients and equipment, requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC & RCSLT
- A demonstrable commitment to CPD activity with evidence of same
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist post graduate courses in dysphagia.
- Evidence of successful post graduate training in videofluoroscopy/FEES.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of swallowing and communication difficulties relevant to this caseload.
- Knowledge of RCSLT Professional and Clinical Guidelines/Policies both locally and nationally relevant to this post.
- Experience of delivering training to other professionals.
- Sound knowledge of principles surrounding consent, Mental Capacity Act (2005) & safeguarding
- Knowledge of the principles surrounding audits, clinical research and quality issues
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working in specific clinical area.
- Experience of working with speech and language therapy assistants.
- Experience in the clinical education of speech and language therapy students.
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Have a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct; be dependable and reliable.
- Positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, willing to accept change and adapt as required.
- Confidently able to use initiative and able to take appropriate responsibilities.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to include observation, active listening, and empathy.
- Use transferable skills to ensure effective patient care.
- Contribute to effective team working including prioritisation, organisation of self and others and delegation of workload.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart sensitive and sometimes distressing information.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health, including manual handling of patients and equipment, requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
- Competent IT skills
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).
