Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for working with voice, dysphagia and upper airway disorders? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
This newly funded role involves setting up an exciting new service, working alongside respiratory physiotherapy to develop the service profile in order to plan and provide therapy to an adult upper airway caseload.
This will include working primarily with patients with chronic cough, ILO, breathing pattern disorders and associated dysphonia/dysphagia inclusive of the long covid population.
If you are a highly motivated individual who shares our determination to deliver first class patient care, then we would love to hear from you! We value our staff highly and you will be supported and encouraged in your role through dedicated funding for CPD activities and clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
This role requires strong and effective working relationships within an MDT environment, working alongside respiratory physiotherapy, the covid recovery team and the pulmonary rehabilitation team.
The post holder will be innovative and dynamic with highly specialist clinical skills relating to upper airway disorders and their assessment and treatment. They will take a lead role on service planning, review, quality improvement and clinical audit.
You will be based within a friendly and supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists working in Voice, ENT and Head and Neck Cancer in Morriston and Singleton Hospitals in Swansea.
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to optimise patient care with access to videofluoroscopy, multiple FEES stacks and instrumental bio-feedback equipment for dysphagia rehabilitation.
There are well established links with ENT, respiratory physiotherapy and the pulmonary rehabilitation team, as well as across the wider SLT department. There are opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and expand professional development with support from specialist colleagues.
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.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
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 thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
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
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered member of HCPC / RCSLT
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses and competencies, e.g. Dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload
- Working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students
- Evidence of planning, organising and delivering training to SLTs and wider MDT
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Proposing and implementing local and national service policies and procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity etc.
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking formal R&D activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable with positive attitude to change and development
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered member of HCPC / RCSLT
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses and competencies, e.g. Dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload
- Working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students
- Evidence of planning, organising and delivering training to SLTs and wider MDT
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Proposing and implementing local and national service policies and procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity etc.
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking formal R&D activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable with positive attitude to change and development
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh
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).
