Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Devonshire Unit
Town: Stockport
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 7
Job overview
As part of the ongoing transformation of Neurorehabilitation services across Greater Manchester in-patient services, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) is excited to be advertising a newly funded
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
post based at the
Devonshire Intermediate Neurorehab unit (INRU)
in Stockport. This post will form part of the expansion in therapy staffing at this highly regarded Intermediate Neurorehabilitation unit. The Devonshire INRU is based in the vibrant and easily accessible town of Stockport, 8 miles from the City of Manchester and close to the Peak District. It is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community-based in-patient rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Band 7 with significant experience in Neurorehabilitation to be part of this fantastic, expanding and developing service which has close links with the Floyd INRU and the Hyperacute and Acute services at Salford Royal. Main duties of the job
To lead on and provide, highly specialist, individualised, Speech and Language therapy interventions for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition. The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in the Speech and Language therapy management of patients with neurological conditions. Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, and community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway. To lead on the development of the team and wider Neurorehab services to ensure they meet the high standards of excellence being driven across Neurorehabilitation. To provide effective and supportive leadership and management to the SLT and Therapy assistant team at the Devonshire Unit as required. Working for our organisation
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. Person specification
Qualifications
Degree/Masters in Speech and Language therapy MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level Professional Registration
HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN RCSLT membership Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience working in the NHS Experience in a relevant field post-registration at a specialist level within adult neurology/ NR Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses Experience of managing complex communication disorders Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT Experience of setting patient centred goals Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process Experience in working with patients with mental health issues Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour Training in SLT student clinical supervision Completion of post basic training in dysphagia Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling Skills & Abilities
Willingness to work across NR sites; to support development of SLT in NR across MCCN Able to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication disorders Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal) Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience in leading a small team Experience in leading a small project An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair. We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [emailprotected] For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments. In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process. Keep up to date with the latest job opportunities and information across the Northern Care Alliance by following us on Twitter and Facebook: @NCACareersNHS Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Catherine Blakemore Job title: Speech and Language Therapy Lead for Neurorehab Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07546656130 I work a 9 day fortnight so I have every alternative Monday as a non-working day.
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Band 7
Job overview
As part of the ongoing transformation of Neurorehabilitation services across Greater Manchester in-patient services, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) is excited to be advertising a newly funded
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
post based at the
Devonshire Intermediate Neurorehab unit (INRU)
in Stockport. This post will form part of the expansion in therapy staffing at this highly regarded Intermediate Neurorehabilitation unit. The Devonshire INRU is based in the vibrant and easily accessible town of Stockport, 8 miles from the City of Manchester and close to the Peak District. It is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community-based in-patient rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Band 7 with significant experience in Neurorehabilitation to be part of this fantastic, expanding and developing service which has close links with the Floyd INRU and the Hyperacute and Acute services at Salford Royal. Main duties of the job
To lead on and provide, highly specialist, individualised, Speech and Language therapy interventions for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition. The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in the Speech and Language therapy management of patients with neurological conditions. Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, and community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway. To lead on the development of the team and wider Neurorehab services to ensure they meet the high standards of excellence being driven across Neurorehabilitation. To provide effective and supportive leadership and management to the SLT and Therapy assistant team at the Devonshire Unit as required. Working for our organisation
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. Person specification
Qualifications
Degree/Masters in Speech and Language therapy MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level Professional Registration
HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN RCSLT membership Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience working in the NHS Experience in a relevant field post-registration at a specialist level within adult neurology/ NR Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses Experience of managing complex communication disorders Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT Experience of setting patient centred goals Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process Experience in working with patients with mental health issues Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour Training in SLT student clinical supervision Completion of post basic training in dysphagia Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling Skills & Abilities
Willingness to work across NR sites; to support development of SLT in NR across MCCN Able to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication disorders Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal) Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience in leading a small team Experience in leading a small project An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair. We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [emailprotected] For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments. In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process. Keep up to date with the latest job opportunities and information across the Northern Care Alliance by following us on Twitter and Facebook: @NCACareersNHS Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Catherine Blakemore Job title: Speech and Language Therapy Lead for Neurorehab Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07546656130 I work a 9 day fortnight so I have every alternative Monday as a non-working day.
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