Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative speech and language therapist to provide assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of speech, language and/or swallowing needs, enjoys working within an interdisciplinary team and is passionate about supporting adults with complex acquired neurological conditions to achieve their goals.
We are a progressive, expanding organization with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of care to our local communities and priorities and champions the health and well -being of staff.
For further information about the Division please view the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre website at: http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/about-us/clinical-services/specialist-services/rehabilitation/services/
Main duties of the job
The team comprises of administrative staff, speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and skilled support staff. You will be working as part of a large and supportive therapy team with excellent training and development opportunities as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system. There are well-established team meetings and CPD is well supported. You will be encouraged to take part in service development projects as appropriate.
You will have keyworker responsibility for some of the patients, therefore excellent communication skills and flexibility is essential. You will line manage and provide supervision to more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants.
About us
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Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team member, with relevant experience, who is keen to expand their knowledge and skills in supporting adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. As an organisation we pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient centred care. Throughout each stage of the rotation the successful applicant will become an integral part of a dedicated specialist rehab team comprising of speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and skilled support staff. There will be an opportunity to line manage and provide supervision to more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants. Excellent communication skills and flexibility are essential to the role.
Applications should be completed online at www.jobs.nhs.uk. If unable to access a computer, application packs may be obtained from the Centralised Recruitment Team, 3 Priestly Wharf, Holt Street, 3 Priestley Wharf, Birmingham Science Park, Aston, Birmingham B7 4BN
The Trust operates a smoke free policy and is committed to equality of opportunity in employment, supports applications from all sections of the community, and encourages interest from ethnic minority groups and those with a disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team member, with relevant experience, who is keen to expand their knowledge and skills in supporting adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. As an organisation we pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient centred care. Throughout each stage of the rotation the successful applicant will become an integral part of a dedicated specialist rehab team comprising of speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and skilled support staff. There will be an opportunity to line manage and provide supervision to more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants. Excellent communication skills and flexibility are essential to the role.
Applications should be completed online at www.jobs.nhs.uk. If unable to access a computer, application packs may be obtained from the Centralised Recruitment Team, 3 Priestly Wharf, Holt Street, 3 Priestley Wharf, Birmingham Science Park, Aston, Birmingham B7 4BN
The Trust operates a smoke free policy and is committed to equality of opportunity in employment, supports applications from all sections of the community, and encourages interest from ethnic minority groups and those with a disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- First degree in SLT and/or Masters post-graduate qualification relevant to SLT
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Dysphagia Post-qualification training / qualification
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialised clinical area
- Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability
- Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism
- Evidence of specialised management of a complex / diverse caseload
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop specialised programmes of care
- Is able to use alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
- Has highly developed empathy, negotiation and influencing skills and demonstrates clinical leadership within a team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
Desirable
- Have basic skills in the management of communication and swallowing needs in patients with
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- First degree in SLT and/or Masters post-graduate qualification relevant to SLT
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Dysphagia Post-qualification training / qualification
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialised clinical area
- Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability
- Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism
- Evidence of specialised management of a complex / diverse caseload
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop specialised programmes of care
- Is able to use alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
- Has highly developed empathy, negotiation and influencing skills and demonstrates clinical leadership within a team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
Desirable
- Have basic skills in the management of communication and swallowing needs in patients with
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
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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).
