Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working with adults in the community?
Do you enjoy working in a supportive team environment?
Are you looking for a permanent Band 6 position?
Then this job is for you!
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service in South West Essex is excited to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to be part of our dynamic and forward thinking service.
Our community Speech and Language Therapy team works across Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford and Thurrock covering both general community and community inpatient settings. We are a welcoming and aspirational group of therapists with a clear vision and strong commitment to improving the lives of local people. We also place equal emphasis upon caring for each other and are proud to work within a trust that champions the health and well-being of its staff.
We are looking for a suitably experienced individual who is able to work independently with a broad range of communication and swallowing presentations across community settings in South West Essex. You will have the opportunity to work with adult patients in a range of locations including client's own homes, care homes and community inpatient wards which will include both individual sessions and group work.
Main duties of the job
The role would suit an individual who is motivated with their development, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients. You will be able to use highly developed interpersonal skills to quickly establish and foster strong relationships with a range of key individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
You will be working alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Speech and Language Therapy assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also be required to participate in supervision and mentoring for other team members and students as part of the role.
We are able to offer you:
o A friendly and supportive team environment.
o Regular supervision and appraisals.
o Regular Team and Service Meetings.
o Opportunity to develop your personal and clinical skills through a range of learning experiences and team projects.
o Access to clinical leads for advice/support.
o Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working.
o Essex has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
You may have lots of questions about the role, therefore we actively encourage you to reach out and discuss any questions/concerns, so that you can apply in confidence.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
- Independently manage and differentially diagnose a caseload of adults with acquired and/or progressive communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders.
- 5 day per week Adult Speech and Language Therapy service to cover the adult general community population and community hospital inpatients.
- Service includes triage, assessment, management and / or therapy for as long as clinically indicated.
- Devise and deliver appropriate specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients and provide suitable and timely support.
- Undertake feeding/swallowing assessment and support according to the post holders level of experience/training. To ensure safe and appropriate management for dysphagic clients under your care.
- Work as part of the integrated therapies team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients with a range of speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
- Provide feedback, advice and training to relatives, carers and/or members of the multidisciplinary team regarding communication needs and strategies to facilitate rehabilitation and the enabling of patients to communicate to the best of their ability.
- To work on allocated tasks in directed contexts.
- To keep up to date case records in accordance with service standards.
- To be aware of and ensure that clinical standards laid down by the service are met, and to make the Line Manager aware if this has not been achieved.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and language differences.
- Develop and deliver training and support packages to a range of audiences to improve patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
- Independently manage and differentially diagnose a caseload of adults with acquired and/or progressive communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders.
- 5 day per week Adult Speech and Language Therapy service to cover the adult general community population and community hospital inpatients.
- Service includes triage, assessment, management and / or therapy for as long as clinically indicated.
- Devise and deliver appropriate specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients and provide suitable and timely support.
- Undertake feeding/swallowing assessment and support according to the post holders level of experience/training. To ensure safe and appropriate management for dysphagic clients under your care.
- Work as part of the integrated therapies team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients with a range of speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
- Provide feedback, advice and training to relatives, carers and/or members of the multidisciplinary team regarding communication needs and strategies to facilitate rehabilitation and the enabling of patients to communicate to the best of their ability.
- To work on allocated tasks in directed contexts.
- To keep up to date case records in accordance with service standards.
- To be aware of and ensure that clinical standards laid down by the service are met, and to make the Line Manager aware if this has not been achieved.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and language differences.
- Develop and deliver training and support packages to a range of audiences to improve patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working with clients with degenerative/progressive neurological conditions and/or stroke
- Successfully engaging community based partners and agencies in achieving outcomes for service users
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions, with focus on management of clients with degenerative neurological conditions such as PD, MS, etc. and stroke
- Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, clinical governance priorities and changing service needs
- Awareness of relevant NHS drivers, NICE guidelines for common degenerative neurological conditions/stroke where relevant to SLT practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
- Organise and manage own caseload
- Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising
Desirable
- Written and verbal presentation skills
- Teaching skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Commitment towards own personal and professional development and that of others
Desirable
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working with clients with degenerative/progressive neurological conditions and/or stroke
- Successfully engaging community based partners and agencies in achieving outcomes for service users
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions, with focus on management of clients with degenerative neurological conditions such as PD, MS, etc. and stroke
- Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, clinical governance priorities and changing service needs
- Awareness of relevant NHS drivers, NICE guidelines for common degenerative neurological conditions/stroke where relevant to SLT practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
- Organise and manage own caseload
- Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising
Desirable
- Written and verbal presentation skills
- Teaching skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Commitment towards own personal and professional development and that of others
Desirable
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford and Thurrock community and community Inpatients
Brentwood
CM15 8DR
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
