Speech & Language Therapist – Acute

·
Part time
We would love you to come and join our acute speech and language therapy teams in Salford for a 12-month Fixed Term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is part-time hours (30 hours) and would be well suited to someone requiring a flexible working pattern.

You will be part of the acute SLT team offering Speech and Language Therapy provision for patients across the acute medical and surgical wards. We also provide input to the acute neuro and neuro surgical wards.

This post will require you to have skills in managing adults with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. Alongside this, you will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement programs.

We are keen to pursue innovative treatments within SLT as well as be involved in research. We are looking for a like-minded individual to come and join us.

Main duties of the job

You will provide assessment, treatment, and management of adults with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Previous experience of working with adults would be an advantage, but we are happy to take applications from Newly-Qualified Therapists.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about providing a quality service to our patients and who are willing to grow their knowledge and skills in these clinical areas. In return, we will provide supervision, protected CPD time, and a preceptorship programme to support completion of the RCSLT newly qualified competencies.

There is a strong network of 5 SLTs across the Northern Care Alliance and you will have access to this peer, supportive group.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -

care, appreciate

and

inspire

- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses MRCSLT Post basic training in dysphagia. Awareness of RCSLT competencies.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Understands principles of evidence-based practice Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit Works in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Desirable

Relevant experience in relation to the development of speech and language therapy skills outside of undergraduate placements Experience working in the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area Awareness of limitations and will seek support Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families, and colleagues Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload and has the ability to cope with working in a stressful environment Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal). Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates flexibility and initiative.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details