Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 full-time Speech and Language Therapist in the Swansea Integrated Community Resource Team. We are a small, enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists. This role provides opportunities to deliver Speech and Language Therapy Services (communication and dysphagia) across Swansea to wide range of adult clients including those living with MND, Parkinson's disease, Dementia, Huntington's disease, PSP, and MSA. You will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of a specialised SLT service to people in their own homes and nursing homes and will be part of a dynamic multi-professional team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, District Nurses and Social Workers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:-
o Work within and adhere to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct as well as local policies, procedures and guidelines.o Carry out assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing communication difficulties and depending on level of training support the team to provide assessment and advice for those living with swallowing difficultieso Use technical and creative skills to prepare resources & deliver therapeutic interventions for individual patientso Work well within the team, being a good team player and organise time effectively. The post holder will need to be motivated and enthusiastic, and have the resilience to work well under pressure.
About usThe Community Team contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:o Providing high quality, patient centred interventiono Supporting patients and their family/carers to optimise quality of life.o Working closely with the MDT to maximise functional recovery.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to provide high quality, patient centred intervention, supporting patients and their family/carers to optimise quality of life, working closely as a team and with the MDT to maximise functional recovery for individuals.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult assessments in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of autonomous caseload management in clinical placement or previous post
Desirable
- Adult caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Able to work independently and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult assessments in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of autonomous caseload management in clinical placement or previous post
Desirable
- Adult caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Able to work independently and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
