Rotational Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our exciting Band 6 rotation for a fixed term of one year. The successful candidate will have experience working in dysphagia and communication within an acute setting as well as in stroke and neuro rehabilitation and preferably have worked in community settings and with voice patients. Rotations include Hyper-Acute/Acute Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation (based at St Peter's Hospital), Medical, ICU and voice (including clinics and based at St Peter's Hospital) and Neurorehabilitation (based at the Bradley Unit in Woking Community Hospital). Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal/external training. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives. There is a 7-day service across some teams, and you are expected to participate as per service requirements. Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our Band 6 rotation and carry out an acute, rehab and outpatient voice mix to their role. In addition, the post holder will: Undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke and other acquired brain injuries. Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Take a role in supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapists within clinical specialty and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching. Demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice. About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. Job responsibilities
Planning and organisational tasks / duties To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work. Patient Care Responsibilities To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies. Communication / Relationship Skills To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care. Analytical / Judgmental Skills To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies. Personal and people development To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service. Health, safety and security To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Policy and Service Improvement/ Development To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty. Audit/Research & Development To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects. Quality To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives. Freedom to Act To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities. Equality, diversity and rights Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity. Person Specification
Qualifications
Completion of RCSLT NQP Autonomous Status Evidence of relevant post registration training relevant to clinical specialty Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree equivalent Experience
Extensive post qualification experience of acquired neurological caseload and ability to work independently with complex patients Experience of working with stroke patients in either an acute/rehab in-patient setting RCSLT dysphagia competencies and up to date specialist knowledge and skills Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions Experience of training other professionals including the wider MDT Experience in line management and supervision of students Relevant experience lone working in the community Knowledge
Ability to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical diagnosis, in relevant clinical specialty Ability to identify and set clinical goals with patient and/or carer Well established knowledge of recent developments in practice relevant to the specialist client group Skills
Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients Other
Driving licence and access to car for work Ability to participate in the weekend rota 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc. HCAS
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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our exciting Band 6 rotation for a fixed term of one year. The successful candidate will have experience working in dysphagia and communication within an acute setting as well as in stroke and neuro rehabilitation and preferably have worked in community settings and with voice patients. Rotations include Hyper-Acute/Acute Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation (based at St Peter's Hospital), Medical, ICU and voice (including clinics and based at St Peter's Hospital) and Neurorehabilitation (based at the Bradley Unit in Woking Community Hospital). Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal/external training. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives. There is a 7-day service across some teams, and you are expected to participate as per service requirements. Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our Band 6 rotation and carry out an acute, rehab and outpatient voice mix to their role. In addition, the post holder will: Undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke and other acquired brain injuries. Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Take a role in supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapists within clinical specialty and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching. Demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice. About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. Job responsibilities
Planning and organisational tasks / duties To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work. Patient Care Responsibilities To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies. Communication / Relationship Skills To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care. Analytical / Judgmental Skills To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies. Personal and people development To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service. Health, safety and security To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Policy and Service Improvement/ Development To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty. Audit/Research & Development To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects. Quality To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives. Freedom to Act To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities. Equality, diversity and rights Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity. Person Specification
Qualifications
Completion of RCSLT NQP Autonomous Status Evidence of relevant post registration training relevant to clinical specialty Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree equivalent Experience
Extensive post qualification experience of acquired neurological caseload and ability to work independently with complex patients Experience of working with stroke patients in either an acute/rehab in-patient setting RCSLT dysphagia competencies and up to date specialist knowledge and skills Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions Experience of training other professionals including the wider MDT Experience in line management and supervision of students Relevant experience lone working in the community Knowledge
Ability to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical diagnosis, in relevant clinical specialty Ability to identify and set clinical goals with patient and/or carer Well established knowledge of recent developments in practice relevant to the specialist client group Skills
Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients Other
Driving licence and access to car for work Ability to participate in the weekend rota 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc. HCAS
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