Job summary
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6
Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking to take your skills to the next level? Join our friendly and supportive Community Stroke Rehab Team.
Why Join Us?
Our Community Stroke Rehab Team provides specialist rehabilitation for Enfield residents recovering from stroke. You'll work closely with a fantastic multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, neuropsychologist and rehabilitation assistants.
We offer:
o In-service team training to support your professional developmento Effective supervision to guide your growtho External training opportunities to expand your expertise.
Please note: A valid driver's licence is essential for this role as you'll be working in patients' homes and local communities.
What We're Looking For Essential:o RCSLT-recognised Diploma/Degree in Speech and Language Therapyo Postgraduate dysphagia qualificationo Experience of working in NHS settings with acquired neurological conditionso Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex situationso Confident in delivering education and training to patients, carers and colleagues
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about supporting stroke patients in their recovery journey and want to be part of a dedicated, dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation in Enfield
Main duties of the job
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies following stroke: using a high level of clinical reasoning and assessment techniques to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
Where the service is available, to identify and refer patients for video fluoroscopy and other objective swallowing assessment techniques.
To utilise an extensive knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options to select and deliver a specialised speech & language therapy programme to individual patients and plan their successful discharge.
To take responsibility for a delegated caseload, ensuring that the MDT is fully involved as required
To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning of their care and rehabilitation, using negotiation skills as appropriate
To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To provide education and training relevant to communication and dysphagia rehabilitation to MDT colleagues, patients , carers and families, as well as support community care workers with supporting these needs.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link:https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT
- RCSLT Recognised postgraduate dysphagia qualification
- Evidence of up to date RCSLT CPD portfolio
Desirable
- RCSLT attendance at relevant post-graduate courses
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
- Competent IT skills- evidence of use of basic microsoft packages
- Able to manage complex situations e.g. dealing with aggressive and /or emotional patients or carers effectively and appropriately
- Ability to work effectively wihtin a team environment
- Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner)
Desirable
- Experience of organising internal or external training course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 18 month- 2 years post graduate clinical experience
- Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience
- Clinical experience working in NHS
- Experience working with patients with acquired neurological conditions
- Experience working in outpatients and/ or community MDT settings
Desirable
- Participation in project/ audit activities
- Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Personal Qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding
Essential
- Well developed knowledge of evidence based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with aquired medical condition
- A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care.
- Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT
- RCSLT Recognised postgraduate dysphagia qualification
- Evidence of up to date RCSLT CPD portfolio
Desirable
- RCSLT attendance at relevant post-graduate courses
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment
- Competent IT skills- evidence of use of basic microsoft packages
- Able to manage complex situations e.g. dealing with aggressive and /or emotional patients or carers effectively and appropriately
- Ability to work effectively wihtin a team environment
- Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner)
Desirable
- Experience of organising internal or external training course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 18 month- 2 years post graduate clinical experience
- Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience
- Clinical experience working in NHS
- Experience working with patients with acquired neurological conditions
- Experience working in outpatients and/ or community MDT settings
Desirable
- Participation in project/ audit activities
- Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Personal Qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding
Essential
- Well developed knowledge of evidence based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with aquired medical condition
- A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care.
- Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT 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).
