We are delighted to be able 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.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.
Desirable
Participation in leadership courses Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework Completed RCSLT VF competency framework
Qualifications
Essential
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
Desirable
Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Rd
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.
Desirable
Participation in leadership courses Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework Completed RCSLT VF competency framework
Qualifications
Essential
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
Desirable
Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Rd
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
