Job summary
An exciting opportunity within the Community Stroke service
(CSRT) has arisen for a motivated, creative Specialist Speech and Language
Therapist who has a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation. The scuccesful
candidate will have completed post-basic dysphagia training with experience of
working with stroke patients and be based at Sedgefield Community Hospital as
part of a multi-disciplinary stroke team.The Band 6 post will be supported by
senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant continues to develop a
broad range of specialist competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech
and Language Therapy standards.
We can offer a robust team approach to caseload management;
a well established network of support from peers and collaborative working with
a team of highly skilled Therapy Assistants. The postholder will also benefit
from clinical support from the SALT professional leads within the Trust
Applications from band 5s with significant experience
looking to make the step to band 6 will be considered and there will be support
within the Trust to achieve this transition. Please call for a discussion and
arrange a visit to our offices in Sedgefield and to the team.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to
assess, develop, and implement effective treatment plans for community-based
patients. Your clinical expertise will be pivotal in writing comprehensive
reports and providing targeted therapeutic interventions with evaluations of
outcomes.
Independently manage and prioritize a complex 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 with professional SALT leads
for regular CPD and clinical supervision
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community stroke team offers a supportive team of
experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and
ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practise 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 allowing ready-access to support second opinions and
ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practise 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
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
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
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.
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant experience post registration.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Health Professionals Council License to Practice
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
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.
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
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)
