The closing date is 2nd Feb 2025
Job summary
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is a 32 bedded unit, with 12 Critical Care cots and 20 Special Care cots. The NICU serves a diverse local population, providing intensive and high dependency care for all ten thousand babies born within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with members of the MDT team and the West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. We are looking for a speech and language therapist with clinical experience in paediatric speech and language therapy who can manage a caseload of patients within the neonatal service. Main duties, tasks & skills required
To deliver an advanced Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service including assessment and management of neonates within the neonatal service. This includes developing patient pathways, integrating with developmental follow-up screening clinics, and providing advice to the neonatal nursing outreach team. To manage, supervise and appraise staff and students within the specialist neonatal service. To lead in service development, education, training, and development of SLT clinical practice in the neonatal setting. To undertake clinical audits and evaluation of evidence-based practice. About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. Job description
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in neonates Desirable
Postgraduate advanced accredited Paediatric dysphagia training Attendance at recent postgraduate specialist courses relevant to the clinical field(s) Experience
Essential
Specialist level of clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment and management of complex Paediatric feeding, swallowing and communication disorders. At least three years post-registration experience in dysphagia, including infants under 1 year. Relevant postgraduate experience in the assessment and management of neonates. Experience of SLT students at student clinical tutor and supervisor levels. Experience of leading audit. Experience of training staff groups at all levels. Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship, and appraisal skills. Desirable
Experience of conducting or being involved in research in the specialist area. Relevant postgraduate experience in the acute setting. Additional Criteria
Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to adapt communication style to varied listeners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Cultural awareness and sensitivity for parents and families who require neonatal care. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member. Able to judge limits of skills/competence and recognize professional boundaries. Supportive to other staff. Aims for excellence. Creative; looks for new ways of working. Good negotiation and influencing skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical and reflection skills. Excellent organizational skills and prioritization skills. Leadership skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For help with your application, contact:
Amina Power amina.power@uhb.nhs.uk 01214242686 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Part-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
11358 Job locations
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
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Job summary
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is a 32 bedded unit, with 12 Critical Care cots and 20 Special Care cots. The NICU serves a diverse local population, providing intensive and high dependency care for all ten thousand babies born within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with members of the MDT team and the West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. We are looking for a speech and language therapist with clinical experience in paediatric speech and language therapy who can manage a caseload of patients within the neonatal service. Main duties, tasks & skills required
To deliver an advanced Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service including assessment and management of neonates within the neonatal service. This includes developing patient pathways, integrating with developmental follow-up screening clinics, and providing advice to the neonatal nursing outreach team. To manage, supervise and appraise staff and students within the specialist neonatal service. To lead in service development, education, training, and development of SLT clinical practice in the neonatal setting. To undertake clinical audits and evaluation of evidence-based practice. About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. Job description
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in neonates Desirable
Postgraduate advanced accredited Paediatric dysphagia training Attendance at recent postgraduate specialist courses relevant to the clinical field(s) Experience
Essential
Specialist level of clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment and management of complex Paediatric feeding, swallowing and communication disorders. At least three years post-registration experience in dysphagia, including infants under 1 year. Relevant postgraduate experience in the assessment and management of neonates. Experience of SLT students at student clinical tutor and supervisor levels. Experience of leading audit. Experience of training staff groups at all levels. Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship, and appraisal skills. Desirable
Experience of conducting or being involved in research in the specialist area. Relevant postgraduate experience in the acute setting. Additional Criteria
Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to adapt communication style to varied listeners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Cultural awareness and sensitivity for parents and families who require neonatal care. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member. Able to judge limits of skills/competence and recognize professional boundaries. Supportive to other staff. Aims for excellence. Creative; looks for new ways of working. Good negotiation and influencing skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical and reflection skills. Excellent organizational skills and prioritization skills. Leadership skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For help with your application, contact:
Amina Power amina.power@uhb.nhs.uk 01214242686 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Part-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
11358 Job locations
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
#J-18808-Ljbffr
