Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to
join the growing Speech and Swallowing Team in Leeds.
The Speech and Swallowing team is set up to deliver an equitable and timely
response to adults with communication and/or swallowing needs in their own
homes. Our work is diverse and varied, working closely alongside a range of
community professionals, including GPs, Community Matrons, Specialist Nurses,
Specialist Neurology Services, Dietitians, care homes and home care providers.
Excellent professional links exist with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues
within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, and with the Leeds Beckett University
SLT department, ensuring a wealth of opportunities for clinical and
professional development. We are proud to be known as an open and supportive
team within a strong values- based Trust ethos.
Interviews will be held on 26/5/23.The post is full-time, but we welcome
applications for part-time hours.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for a versatile, innovative individual with experience in adult
speech and language therapy, preferably in a community setting.
The successful
candidate will have fully completed post graduate competencies in dysphagia,
enabling independent management. You will have supervising and mentoring
experience as the post will include providing support to band 5 Speech and
Language Therapists within the team. The successful candidate will have excellent
communication skills with a proven ability to form networks with both health
and social care teams.
You will be able to deliver compassionate, patient
focused care with a strong reference to the clinical evidence base. The
successful candidate will be eager to develop their knowledge in specific
clinical areas to improve practice and to strengthen the teams response to
need.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds
Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated
as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical
knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical
knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- RCSLT dysphagia competency level B
Desirable
- RCSLT dysphagia competency level C
Experience
Essential
- experience of independently managing dysphagia caseload
- experience of acquired adult caseload
- experience of supervising
- desire to work in the community
Desirable
- experience of working with dysphagia in the community
- experience of working in a team
- area of clinical interest/ expertise
- experience of carrying out clinical audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- understanding of evidence- based practice
Desirable
- understanding of patient-focussed care
independent efficient transport
Essential
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- RCSLT dysphagia competency level B
Desirable
- RCSLT dysphagia competency level C
Experience
Essential
- experience of independently managing dysphagia caseload
- experience of acquired adult caseload
- experience of supervising
- desire to work in the community
Desirable
- experience of working with dysphagia in the community
- experience of working in a team
- area of clinical interest/ expertise
- experience of carrying out clinical audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- understanding of evidence- based practice
Desirable
- understanding of patient-focussed care
independent efficient transport
Essential
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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).