Job summary
Job overview
Due to a significant investment LCHS (Lincolnshire Community Health Services) are extremely excited to be advertising band 6 posts for the acute services in Lincoln county hospital and Pilgrim hospital. This new investment will result in a 7 day service for general wards and critical care units on both sites. We are looking for motivated band 6 Specialist Speech and Language therapists to join our forward-thinking and supportive team. There are sessions available on both sites for inpatient general wards, which include wards specialising in ENT, respiratory, medical, care of the elderly, frailty and the critical care units. Exact breakdown of sessions and bases will be decided following interview.
The successful applicant will be a team player who is highly motivated, with clinical expertise in communication and dysphagia and experience of acute settings.
The post will require flexible working over a 7 day working rota. Enhanced pay is received for weekend working.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
- To provide assessment, diagnosis and specialist evidence based intervention to adult inpatients referred for Speech and Language Therapy, including providing self-care and information to patients, carers, and other professionals.
- To provide clinical support to and supervise a small number of Band 5 SLTs and/or SLTAs.
About us
About us
We are highly committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, and there is support available within the wider service from a range of clinical specialists. We have a well-established local AAC Service and The East Midlands AAC Regional hub is based in Lincoln, with opportunities for training and joint working with AAC professionals from the hub. There is regular access to clinical supervision and CPD including countywide skill-sharing groups, and all staff participate in service improvement initiatives
Lincolnshire is a wonderful place to live and work. The county is predominantly rural and there is something for everyone. From rolling countryside with historic market towns and villages, to an award winning coastline and Britain's Best Small City.
Lincolnshire is a very affordable county with below average house prices, so is an excellent location to settle and build an exciting and stimulating lifestyle for you and your family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role.
We would very much welcome your application if you are interested in this opportunity. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Angelin Peeris (angelin.peeris@nhs.net, 07583 092995)
- Emily Gelder (emily.gelder@nhs.net, 07970 116043)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role.
We would very much welcome your application if you are interested in this opportunity. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Angelin Peeris (angelin.peeris@nhs.net, 07583 092995)
- Emily Gelder (emily.gelder@nhs.net, 07970 116043)
Person Specification
Essential and desireable
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent competencies in dysphagia
- Relevant pre/ post qualification experience including significant experience within relevant specialism
- Knowledge of clinical governance activities
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Having an in-depth knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and case load management within a broad range of clinical areas and experience of working with more complex cases or those within a specialist area of interest
Desirable
- Successful completion of relevant/ recognised professional short courses
- Membership of relevant networks/ CENs
- Experience of working in secondary care settings.
- Experience of supervising therapy assistants.
- Knowledge and use of AAC
Person Specification
Essential and desireable
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent competencies in dysphagia
- Relevant pre/ post qualification experience including significant experience within relevant specialism
- Knowledge of clinical governance activities
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Having an in-depth knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and case load management within a broad range of clinical areas and experience of working with more complex cases or those within a specialist area of interest
Desirable
- Successful completion of relevant/ recognised professional short courses
- Membership of relevant networks/ CENs
- Experience of working in secondary care settings.
- Experience of supervising therapy assistants.
- Knowledge and use of AAC
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).
