Speech and Language Therapist NHS band 5 equivalent

Hobbs Rehabilitation

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic speech and language therapist to join our team of neurological rehabilitation specialists in Hampshire.

This full time post is ideal for a newly qualified Speech & Language Therapist.  It is initially based in our intensive MDT inpatient facility at Bramshott Grange in Liphook, will give the successful candidate excellent opportunities to develop their skills in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. There will be opportunities to hold an outpatient caseload of private patients at our clinics in Liss and Winchester, and working within our NHS community caseload in the New Forest area on a rotational basis.

You will develop highly specialist skills working alongside experienced supportive clinicians, accessing a varied programme of CPD, regular team meetings, regular supervision, yearly appraisals, in-house dysphagia training and the opportunity to be involved with cutting edge neuro-rehab technology.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the MDT to provide high quality inpatient and outpatient assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions in our private and NHS caseloads. This post will be initially based within a 6-bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit at Bramshott Grange care home in Hampshire, treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments. There will be an opportunity to hold a private outpatient caseload at our Winchester and Liss clinics and a future rotation covering community NHS patients in the New Forest.

The successful candidate will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent,HCPC registration and RCSLT membership. You will need to show good knowledge and understanding of SLT assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions, excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.

About us

Hobbs Rehabilitation is an independent provider of specialist neurological rehabilitation to adults in the south of England.

Since 2005 we have expanded rapidly offering an exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from 11 locations, Hobbs provides a full range of rehabilitation services for neurological conditions, including Stroke and brain injury, where the individual is placed at the centre of care.

We are passionate about exploring new technologies and working with research and development partners to ensure that all of our patients have access to the latest evidence-based neuro rehab approaches.

Our growing SLT team have won awards for our partnership working with the NHS. We are a friendly and dynamic team committed to providing the very best care for our patients and ensuring that each team member develops their clinical skills and passions. We support each other through regular team meetings, CPD activities and social get-togethers.

Date posted

09 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0101-22-3018

Job locations

Bridget’s Lane Farm Offices

Bridget’s Lane

Martyr Worthy

HANTS

SO21 1AR


Connaught Drive

Liphook

Hampshire

GU30 7GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Speech and Language Therapist for adults with acquired neurological conditions.

Start Date: Spring / Summer 2022. Contract: Full Time, permanent.

Location: Bramshott Grange Care Home, Liphook, Hampshire and outpatient clinics at Liss and Winchester, Hampshire.

Pay: Commensurate with skills and experience, NHS Band 5 level equivalent - Newly Qualified Therapists will be considered.

The Role: Hobbs Rehabilitation is an independent provider of specialist neurological rehabilitation to adults in the south of England.

The role of the Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) will be to work with the Hobbs multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality inpatient and outpatient assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions in both our private and NHS caseloads. This post will be based mainly within a private 6-bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit at Bramshott Grange care home, in Liphook, Hampshire, treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments. There will also be an opportunity to hold a private outpatient caseload at our Winchester and Liss clinics. There is a possibility in the future for this to be a rotational post covering community NHS patients in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Duties and Responsibilities

Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

Assess patients with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, using a range of formal and informal assessments.

Formulate patient-centered goals in conjunction with MDT.

Create and provide one-to-one and group speech and language therapy intervention to patients with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options.

Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.

Liaise regularly with the Hobbs MDT (neuro rehab consultant, nursing staff, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, rehab assistants) and wider care team.

Maintain up to date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.

Write high quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.

Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.

Manage own diary of outpatient caseload at Liss and Winchester.

Skills & Experience

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

HCPC registration

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Knowledge and understanding of speech and language therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service

Ability to work well within an MDT

Support and CPD offered:

In-house dysphagia training if required.

Regular speech and language therapy team meetings and cross-site Hobbs meetings

Extensive programme of internal CPD activities.

Support to access external training and CPD events

Regular 1:1 and group supervision sessions.

Annual appraisal with personal CPD objectives

The successful candidate must have a full clean driving licence and be prepared to travel to training and community visits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Speech and Language Therapist for adults with acquired neurological conditions.

Start Date: Spring / Summer 2022. Contract: Full Time, permanent.

Location: Bramshott Grange Care Home, Liphook, Hampshire and outpatient clinics at Liss and Winchester, Hampshire.

Pay: Commensurate with skills and experience, NHS Band 5 level equivalent - Newly Qualified Therapists will be considered.

The Role: Hobbs Rehabilitation is an independent provider of specialist neurological rehabilitation to adults in the south of England.

The role of the Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) will be to work with the Hobbs multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality inpatient and outpatient assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions in both our private and NHS caseloads. This post will be based mainly within a private 6-bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit at Bramshott Grange care home, in Liphook, Hampshire, treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments. There will also be an opportunity to hold a private outpatient caseload at our Winchester and Liss clinics. There is a possibility in the future for this to be a rotational post covering community NHS patients in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Duties and Responsibilities

Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

Assess patients with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, using a range of formal and informal assessments.

Formulate patient-centered goals in conjunction with MDT.

Create and provide one-to-one and group speech and language therapy intervention to patients with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options.

Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.

Liaise regularly with the Hobbs MDT (neuro rehab consultant, nursing staff, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, rehab assistants) and wider care team.

Maintain up to date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.

Write high quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.

Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.

Manage own diary of outpatient caseload at Liss and Winchester.

Skills & Experience

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

HCPC registration

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Knowledge and understanding of speech and language therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service

Ability to work well within an MDT

Support and CPD offered:

In-house dysphagia training if required.

Regular speech and language therapy team meetings and cross-site Hobbs meetings

Extensive programme of internal CPD activities.

Support to access external training and CPD events

Regular 1:1 and group supervision sessions.

Annual appraisal with personal CPD objectives

The successful candidate must have a full clean driving licence and be prepared to travel to training and community visits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Additional

Essential

  • Full clean UK driving licence.
  • Ability to travel to home visits and between bases.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions (student placement experience will be sufficient).
  • Experience of working with an MDT.

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing and treating dysphagia - in-house training will be given.
  • Experience of telehealth.
  • Experience of managing own caseload.
  • Experience of casenote and report writing.
  • Experience of goal setting and outcome measures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Additional

Essential

  • Full clean UK driving licence.
  • Ability to travel to home visits and between bases.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions (student placement experience will be sufficient).
  • Experience of working with an MDT.

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing and treating dysphagia - in-house training will be given.
  • Experience of telehealth.
  • Experience of managing own caseload.
  • Experience of casenote and report writing.
  • Experience of goal setting and outcome measures.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hobbs Rehabilitation

Address

Bridget’s Lane Farm Offices

Bridget’s Lane

Martyr Worthy

HANTS

SO21 1AR


Employer's website

https://www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hobbs Rehabilitation

Address

Bridget’s Lane Farm Offices

Bridget’s Lane

Martyr Worthy

HANTS

SO21 1AR


Employer's website

https://www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

Chrissy Bibby

chrissybibby@hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk

01962779796

Date posted

09 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0101-22-3018

Job locations

Bridget’s Lane Farm Offices

Bridget’s Lane

Martyr Worthy

HANTS

SO21 1AR


Connaught Drive

Liphook

Hampshire

GU30 7GZ


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