North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Are you looking to develop your career in community services working with adults with a wide range of underlying pathologies, within an established team of experienced clinicians led by a Band 8a SLT clinical lead? In return, we can provide flexible work options, support for CPD, and opportunities for broad personal development. We can provide you with leadership and clinical skills development appropriate to your needs. Enfield community services have a long history of managing the health needs of the diverse and multicultural population of this North London borough. We pride ourselves on integrated working, not only within the wider therapy team of which you will be part but also with other health professionals in acute and primary care, local authority, and voluntary sectors. Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Adult Community Therapies service. You will be co-located with the Adult Community rehabilitation team, Community Neuro therapy service, the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team, and Nutrition & Dietetics colleagues. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be dysphagia trained, have a broad clinical background, and most importantly be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. Job responsibilities
As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, you will deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community. You will perform comprehensive speech and language assessments (communication and/or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, using this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT HCPC Registered Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses Member of relevant CEN Skills and abilities
Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions Ability to work effectively within a team environment Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills Experience of electronic clinical notes packages i.e. RiO, System One, Care-Notes, Paris Experience of working with translators within clinical settings Experience of organising internal or external training sessions/courses Experience
Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post-graduate clinical experience Clinical experience of working in the NHS Experience of working with either out-patients and/or community MDT setting Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions Experience of delivering training packages to carers regarding dysphagia & communication Supervision of students or assistants Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC Participation in project/audit activities Personal qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding
Well-developed knowledge and understanding of evidence-based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with an acquired medical condition Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care A strong commitment to patient-focused care Other
Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license with access to a car for work use 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Adult community therapies, Pine lodge, St Michaels primary care centre £42,939 to £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract
Permanent Reference number
393-NMUH-1982-A Job locations
Adult community therapies, Pine lodge, St Michaels primary care centre
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Are you looking to develop your career in community services working with adults with a wide range of underlying pathologies, within an established team of experienced clinicians led by a Band 8a SLT clinical lead? In return, we can provide flexible work options, support for CPD, and opportunities for broad personal development. We can provide you with leadership and clinical skills development appropriate to your needs. Enfield community services have a long history of managing the health needs of the diverse and multicultural population of this North London borough. We pride ourselves on integrated working, not only within the wider therapy team of which you will be part but also with other health professionals in acute and primary care, local authority, and voluntary sectors. Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Adult Community Therapies service. You will be co-located with the Adult Community rehabilitation team, Community Neuro therapy service, the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team, and Nutrition & Dietetics colleagues. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be dysphagia trained, have a broad clinical background, and most importantly be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. Job responsibilities
As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, you will deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community. You will perform comprehensive speech and language assessments (communication and/or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, using this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT HCPC Registered Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses Member of relevant CEN Skills and abilities
Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions Ability to work effectively within a team environment Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills Experience of electronic clinical notes packages i.e. RiO, System One, Care-Notes, Paris Experience of working with translators within clinical settings Experience of organising internal or external training sessions/courses Experience
Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post-graduate clinical experience Clinical experience of working in the NHS Experience of working with either out-patients and/or community MDT setting Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions Experience of delivering training packages to carers regarding dysphagia & communication Supervision of students or assistants Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC Participation in project/audit activities Personal qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding
Well-developed knowledge and understanding of evidence-based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with an acquired medical condition Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care A strong commitment to patient-focused care Other
Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license with access to a car for work use 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Adult community therapies, Pine lodge, St Michaels primary care centre £42,939 to £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract
Permanent Reference number
393-NMUH-1982-A Job locations
Adult community therapies, Pine lodge, St Michaels primary care centre
#J-18808-Ljbffr
