A brand new opportunity has arisen for a skilled Therapist to join our dynamic, supportive and friendly Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Services at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), working within our Acute Paediatric and Neonatal Team.
The Acute Paediatric and Neonatal SLT Service reaches across the hospital and works with many areas of specialism including ENT, Gastroenterology, Intensive Care, Neonatology, Neurology, Respiratory and Surgery.
We are a well-established team that has developed excellent working relationships across the hospital and has had stable staffing for several years. We encourage open discussion within a psychologically safe environment to support a culture of speaking up, sharing ideas, asking questions and shared problem solving.
It is a particularly exciting time to join the team as we are beginning to plan for our move into the Cambridge Children's Hospital. This will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England and will integrate mental and physical healthcare, alongside world-leading research.
With the support of your Team Lead and Advanced Specialist colleagues and as an integral member of the MDT, you will contribute to the multidisciplinary management of patients, taking a holistic approach to care.
Main duties of the job To assess and differentially diagnose a defined caseload of children and young people across a range of specialisms (e.g. Surgery, ENT, Respiratory, Neurology, Cardiology, Neonatology, Oncology and Haematology) using a range of techniques, including detailed case history taking and formal/informal assessment. These patients may present with feeding/swallowing and communication disorders as a result of both developmental and acquired conditions, in Acute and Outpatient settings.
To formulate and implement management plans, directed by assessment results and appropriate selection of clinical interventions based on best practice, including the assessment and provision of communication aids, where appropriate.
To work closely with patients, carers and families, to negotiate goals and ensure implementation of intervention programmes through demonstration of techniques and activities.
About us Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
The advert will close at midnight on 2 February 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 12 February 2025.
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only cafe, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent HCPC Registration RCSLT member Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in speech, language and communication
Desirable Member of relevant RCSLT CEN(s)
Experience Essential Post graduate experience in the areas of dysphagia and communication, including proven independent assessment, treatment and management of patients Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals Experience of supervising students Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable Experience of instrumental assessment Experience of working in an acute environment
Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit and use of outcome measures Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills Good auditory and perceptual discriminator skills for analysis of voice and speech, including phonetic transcription Good presentation skills, both verbal and written Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills Prioritisation and organisational skills Demonstrates ability to lead on service projects Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable Counselling skills
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ
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The Acute Paediatric and Neonatal SLT Service reaches across the hospital and works with many areas of specialism including ENT, Gastroenterology, Intensive Care, Neonatology, Neurology, Respiratory and Surgery.
We are a well-established team that has developed excellent working relationships across the hospital and has had stable staffing for several years. We encourage open discussion within a psychologically safe environment to support a culture of speaking up, sharing ideas, asking questions and shared problem solving.
It is a particularly exciting time to join the team as we are beginning to plan for our move into the Cambridge Children's Hospital. This will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England and will integrate mental and physical healthcare, alongside world-leading research.
With the support of your Team Lead and Advanced Specialist colleagues and as an integral member of the MDT, you will contribute to the multidisciplinary management of patients, taking a holistic approach to care.
Main duties of the job To assess and differentially diagnose a defined caseload of children and young people across a range of specialisms (e.g. Surgery, ENT, Respiratory, Neurology, Cardiology, Neonatology, Oncology and Haematology) using a range of techniques, including detailed case history taking and formal/informal assessment. These patients may present with feeding/swallowing and communication disorders as a result of both developmental and acquired conditions, in Acute and Outpatient settings.
To formulate and implement management plans, directed by assessment results and appropriate selection of clinical interventions based on best practice, including the assessment and provision of communication aids, where appropriate.
To work closely with patients, carers and families, to negotiate goals and ensure implementation of intervention programmes through demonstration of techniques and activities.
About us Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
The advert will close at midnight on 2 February 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 12 February 2025.
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only cafe, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent HCPC Registration RCSLT member Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in speech, language and communication
Desirable Member of relevant RCSLT CEN(s)
Experience Essential Post graduate experience in the areas of dysphagia and communication, including proven independent assessment, treatment and management of patients Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals Experience of supervising students Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable Experience of instrumental assessment Experience of working in an acute environment
Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit and use of outcome measures Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills Good auditory and perceptual discriminator skills for analysis of voice and speech, including phonetic transcription Good presentation skills, both verbal and written Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills Prioritisation and organisational skills Demonstrates ability to lead on service projects Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable Counselling skills
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
180-B-243307-RE
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