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.
If you are interested, then please contact us for more details.
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.
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
Essential
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
Essential
HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN
Desirable
RCSLT membership
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
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
Desirable
Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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
Desirable
An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Devonshire Unit
Cherry Tree Lane, Stockport
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P123-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
If you are interested, then please contact us for more details.
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.
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
Essential
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
Essential
HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN
Desirable
RCSLT membership
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
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
Desirable
Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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
Desirable
An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Devonshire Unit
Cherry Tree Lane, Stockport
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P123-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
