Job summary
Are you an existing highly specialist (Band 7 ) Speech and Language Therapist looking for a change, or an experienced senior (Band 6) ready for the next step working with adults referred by the ENT service?
A very warm welcome awaits you at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, the service is based at Arrowe Park Hospital with this role and a colleague providing the service to individuals with head and neck cancer, ENT and voice in both in patient and out patient settings.
You will have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC and ideally be a member of RCSLT.
Main duties of the job
The post involves provision of assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication difficulties as part of the ENT service.
Within the team we will provide:
A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team
Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
Annual appraisals
Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with adults and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients within a speciality, having developed highly specialist knowledge of that clinical area, and being an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice
To provide leadership within speciality and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
To participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
Working with clinical Team Leader and AHP Management team to provide a coordinated quality service
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients within a speciality, having developed highly specialist knowledge of that clinical area, and being an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice
To provide leadership within speciality and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
To participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
Working with clinical Team Leader and AHP Management team to provide a coordinated quality service
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Post graduate experience (including Experience as a registered AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at a senior level
- Demonstrate a high degree of expertise and competency in a wide range of skills which involves assessment and treatment underpinned by sound theoretical knowledge. Experience of highly complex caseload management. Experience of advising and guiding others within profession and other members of the MDT.
- Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, including complex patients, and time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skill to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and appropriate treatment plan
- To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to identify learning needs and develop the skills of staff and students in speciality. This includes mentorship, appraisal, supervision and training.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to master's level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Well-developed theoretical knowledge under pinning practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Ability to show initiative
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Post graduate experience (including Experience as a registered AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at a senior level
- Demonstrate a high degree of expertise and competency in a wide range of skills which involves assessment and treatment underpinned by sound theoretical knowledge. Experience of highly complex caseload management. Experience of advising and guiding others within profession and other members of the MDT.
- Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, including complex patients, and time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skill to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and appropriate treatment plan
- To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to identify learning needs and develop the skills of staff and students in speciality. This includes mentorship, appraisal, supervision and training.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to master's level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Well-developed theoretical knowledge under pinning practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Ability to show initiative
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
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).
