Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity, for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about stroke rehabilitation, to join our exciting and dynamic stroke multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. The service provides goal focused, time limited rehabilitation interventions in patients home environments and in other settings as appropriate. This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in stroke rehabilitation in an innovative, specialist service. Stroke services in Leeds are working together to develop new and exciting career opportunities including rotations across acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation and community stroke rehabilitation, with joint supervision and training across acute and community trusts. Services are moving to a more integrated approach to patient care to support facilitation of early discharge, extended episodes of community rehabilitation (up to 12 weeks), reduction in onward referrals and joint working with care providers.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to:
Carry out holistic multidisciplinary assessments, speech and language assessment and treatment interventions and be competent in managing an adult dysphagia caseload autonomously.
Work in an integrated way with colleagues from Neighbourhood Teams, Reablement and Social care.
Work alongside experienced staff that can help you develop your knowledge, skills and experience.
Access regular supervision, appraisal and training .
Participate in service development projects.
Develop your leadership skills by supervising non-registered staff members.
You must be a registered SLT with experience in neurological rehabilitation and have completed post graduate dysphagia training with all competencies achieved. 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.
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
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration HCPC.
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.
- Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff.
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams.
- Experience of managing staff.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations.
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations.
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific innovation techniques / initiatives.
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration HCPC.
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.
- Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff.
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams.
- Experience of managing staff.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations.
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations.
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific innovation techniques / initiatives.
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
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).
