Job summary
Are you a speech and language therapist who enjoys working with adults in the community?
Do you enjoy working in a supportive team environment?
Are you looking for a permanent Band 6 position?
Then this job is for you!
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Wirral Community is excited to recruit a speech and language therapist into our successful and hardworking community service.
Our community Speech and Language Therapy team, based in Wallasey works across Wirral. We are a welcoming and aspirational group of therapists with a clear vision and strong commitment to improving the lives of local people. We have a strong focus upon delivering patient-centred care and embedding 'what matters to you' care principles into all of our work. We also place equal emphasis upon caring for each other and are proud to work within a trust that champions the health and well-being of its staff.
The Wirral Speech & Language therapy service is committed to developing clinical specialist career pathways and opportunities for developing SLTs. Our team has close links with the acute Speech and language therapy team and contributes in supporting development across the SLT service.
We are proud to offer a fortnightly videofluoroscopy service at Arrowe Park Hospital and support all staff to have the opportunity to develop skills in this clinic.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is able to work independently with a broad range of communication and swallowing presentations across community settings. You will have the opportunity to work with patients in outpatient settings, in care homes and in their own homes and travelling across the Wirral area. Fortnightly videofluoroscopy clinics are also led by our team.
This role involves working directly with adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. It will involve carrying out assessments and therapy programmes.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated with their development, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients. You will be able to use highly developed interpersonal skills to quickly establish and foster strong relationships with a range of key individuals and MDTs.
You will be working alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also be required to participate in supervision and mentoring for other team members and students as part of the role.
Being a car driver and having a full UK driving license is essential to this role.
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job role and responsibilities please review the attached job description and person specification for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job role and responsibilities please review the attached job description and person specification for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- SLT Degree or recognised equivalent
- Reg. member of HPC
- Evidence of having completed some short courses including a basic dysphagia course
- Have undertaken an accredited dysphagia course
- Reg. member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate SIG
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years in a post where 25% or more of working time was dedicated to patients with acquired problems
- Can manage own caseload of complex problems with minimal support
- Has experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a specialist therapist including those with dysphagia
- Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication disorders in adults
Desirable
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Experience of work in a variety of settings
- Evidence of postgraduate study
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can use a variety of assessment techniques, suitable for adults
- Can demonstrate an awareness of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates good auditory discrimination and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates familiarity with record keeping standards
- Car driver
Desirable
- Established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Understands and can use the principals of prioritisation
- Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
- Some computer skills
- Ability to produce own equipment using photocopier, computer graphics etc
- Ability to use video/digital camera
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment
- Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required
Desirable
- Awareness of the importance of reflection
- Developing skills in negotiation and problem solving
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- SLT Degree or recognised equivalent
- Reg. member of HPC
- Evidence of having completed some short courses including a basic dysphagia course
- Have undertaken an accredited dysphagia course
- Reg. member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate SIG
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years in a post where 25% or more of working time was dedicated to patients with acquired problems
- Can manage own caseload of complex problems with minimal support
- Has experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a specialist therapist including those with dysphagia
- Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication disorders in adults
Desirable
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Experience of work in a variety of settings
- Evidence of postgraduate study
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can use a variety of assessment techniques, suitable for adults
- Can demonstrate an awareness of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates good auditory discrimination and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates familiarity with record keeping standards
- Car driver
Desirable
- Established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
- Understands and can use the principals of prioritisation
- Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
- Some computer skills
- Ability to produce own equipment using photocopier, computer graphics etc
- Ability to use video/digital camera
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment
- Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required
Desirable
- Awareness of the importance of reflection
- Developing skills in negotiation and problem solving
- Organisational skills
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).
