Job summary
Would you like to begin or continue your SLT career in a varied and exciting role within a dynamic and supportive Community Neurorehabilitation team? We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join us within Hammersmith and Fulham. This role could suit either a new graduate or someone with experience at Band 5.
The successful post holder will be fully supported to develop their skills in assessment and therapy for communication and dysphagia. The MDT team provides input to a wide range of adult clients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions while SLT also provide a dysphagia service for dementia and respiratory conditions. The role is based at Hammersmith Surgery, with opportunities for support and service development within the three Neurorehabilitation teams that comprise the Triborough service. We have multiple office bases across the Triborough, and also provide mobile working devices to allow you to work more flexibly.
Settings are varied including client's homes, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and via virtual video sessions. A framework of regular supervision including 1:1, peer supervision, CPD and appraisal is in place. You will have opportunities to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and to engage in service development. We are committed to supporting your training and development.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for working with Adults. We are a friendly and ambitious MDT, and we are keen to develop both you and the service. You will be a team player and patient-centred with excellent communication skills.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professionals Council. o Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training e.g. in Stroke, Supervision
- Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Evidence of competence in managing dysphagic patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working, or student/volunteer placements in a variety of clinical settings within the UK/NHS.
- Experience of (including SLT placements) working and liaising with other MDT professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community SLT service
- Experience of working with Clinical Support Workers, SLT Assistants.
- Experience of training other students.
- Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dysphonia, cognitive communication difficulties
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of clinical expertise in relevant areas
- Knowledge of a range of relevant communication and dysphagia interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, etc.
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Health Services including Early Supported Discharge
- Knowledge of relevant MDT roles and other relevant professionals
- Knowledge of legislation and NHS policy documents relevant to the area of practice (e.g. National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, relevant NICE guidance)
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency. Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community or acute SLT/ MDT service
- Knowledge of the audit process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professionals Council. o Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training e.g. in Stroke, Supervision
- Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Evidence of competence in managing dysphagic patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working, or student/volunteer placements in a variety of clinical settings within the UK/NHS.
- Experience of (including SLT placements) working and liaising with other MDT professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community SLT service
- Experience of working with Clinical Support Workers, SLT Assistants.
- Experience of training other students.
- Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dysphonia, cognitive communication difficulties
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of clinical expertise in relevant areas
- Knowledge of a range of relevant communication and dysphagia interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, etc.
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Health Services including Early Supported Discharge
- Knowledge of relevant MDT roles and other relevant professionals
- Knowledge of legislation and NHS policy documents relevant to the area of practice (e.g. National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, relevant NICE guidance)
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency. Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with a community or acute SLT/ MDT service
- Knowledge of the audit process
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).
