University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). The post is based within Critical Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital and involves working with a range of disciplines as part of the dynamic and innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation Team. The post holder will manage a varied caseload of patients with communication difficulties and dysphagia, arising from a range of aetiologies. We welcome applications from therapists who have experience of working with ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomy, Videofluoroscopy of swallowing (VFS), and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). Our combined goal is to provide an excellent standard of care across all pathways, with patient welfare being at the heart of everything we do. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Speech and Language Therapy team within Critical Care at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely within the multi-disciplinary team, treating a variety of patients from different specialities such as trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery, and respiratory. Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS. For more details on the post, please contact Esther Norton on 01782 674338, esther.norton@uhnm.nhs.uk or Lois Dale lois.dale@uhnm.nhs.uk. Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Assessment and management of patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders at a minimum of Band 6. Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately. Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Participation in leadership courses. Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework. Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework. Completed RCSLT VF competency framework. Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Experience in the NHS. Registration with HCPC and RCSLT. Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent. Masters qualification in a relevant area that will support the delivery of the service. 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.
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We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). The post is based within Critical Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital and involves working with a range of disciplines as part of the dynamic and innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation Team. The post holder will manage a varied caseload of patients with communication difficulties and dysphagia, arising from a range of aetiologies. We welcome applications from therapists who have experience of working with ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomy, Videofluoroscopy of swallowing (VFS), and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). Our combined goal is to provide an excellent standard of care across all pathways, with patient welfare being at the heart of everything we do. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Speech and Language Therapy team within Critical Care at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely within the multi-disciplinary team, treating a variety of patients from different specialities such as trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery, and respiratory. Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS. For more details on the post, please contact Esther Norton on 01782 674338, esther.norton@uhnm.nhs.uk or Lois Dale lois.dale@uhnm.nhs.uk. Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Assessment and management of patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders at a minimum of Band 6. Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately. Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Participation in leadership courses. Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework. Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework. Completed RCSLT VF competency framework. Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Experience in the NHS. Registration with HCPC and RCSLT. Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent. Masters qualification in a relevant area that will support the delivery of the service. 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.
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