Job summary
An
exciting opportunity within the Community Stroke team has arisen for either a
motivated newly qualified SLT/an existing B5 SLT who is ready to progress/ or
B6 SLT with a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation. The successful
candidate will have a desire to work towards or have completed post-basic
dysphagia training with experience of working with stroke patients and be based
at Sedgefield Community Hospital. The Band 5/6 Annex 21 post will be supported
by senior staff to ensure that the applicant continues to develop a broad range
of specialist SLT competencies that meet the RCSLT standards. We can offer a
well established network of support from peers and collaborative working within
a highly skilled team. At least one year of general experience working as a
speech and language therapist with completed dysphagia competencies is required
to be appointed at Band 6. If you do not yet meet the essential criteria to be
appointed at Band 6 you would initially be appointed at Band 5.We will provide
professional development opportunities to enable career development; once the
essential requirements of the Band 6 person specification are met you will be
appointed to B6.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a well-organised Speech and Language
Therapist to assess, develop, and implement effective treatment plans for
community-based stroke patients. Your clinical expertise will be pivotal
in providing targeted therapeutic interventions
with evaluations of outcomes.
Independently manage and prioritize a caseload of stroke
patients.
-Collaborate closely with colleagues and relevant agencies
for information exchange and attendance at weekly MDT meetings.
-Provide advice and support to patients, caregivers, and
volunteers on communication and swallowing difficulties post-stroke.
-Participate in evaluating service provision, exploring
different work methods, and assessing therapy outcomes.
-Supervise students and assistants and contribute to
in-service training initiatives
-Participate in regular SLT CPD and SLT clinical
supervision
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community stroke team offers a supportive team of
experienced colleagues including specialist SLT's and skilled therapy
assistants allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer
supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to
patients across all settings.
You will help supervise speech and language therapy
students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a
wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that
includes:
Clinical
supervision
Monthly
staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
Annual
Appraisal
In-Service
Training
Well-
resourced department with up to date technology
Good
access to communication aids/ ipads and apps
Mobile-working
laptop and mobile phone
Professional
Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
Weekly
SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
Good IT
access
If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB
check. A copy of the Code of Practice is
available on request.
Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring
Service check (DBS) formerly
To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job
reference number
IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
AND/OR TRAINING.
The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect,
Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full
details of these are available on the Trust website:
http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the
community and actively promote equal opportunities.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all
applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that
their application has been unsuccessful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community stroke team offers a supportive team of
experienced colleagues including specialist SLT's and skilled therapy
assistants allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer
supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to
patients across all settings.
You will help supervise speech and language therapy
students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a
wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that
includes:
Clinical
supervision
Monthly
staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
Annual
Appraisal
In-Service
Training
Well-
resourced department with up to date technology
Good
access to communication aids/ ipads and apps
Mobile-working
laptop and mobile phone
Professional
Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
Weekly
SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
Good IT
access
If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB
check. A copy of the Code of Practice is
available on request.
Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring
Service check (DBS) formerly
To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job
reference number
IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
AND/OR TRAINING.
The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect,
Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full
details of these are available on the Trust website:
http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the
community and actively promote equal opportunities.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all
applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that
their application has been unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
- Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
- Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
Desirable
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
