Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
We would love you to come and join our acute speech and language therapy teams in Salford for a 12-month Fixed Term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is part-time hours (30 hours) and would be well suited to someone requiring a flexible working pattern. You will be part of the acute SLT team offering Speech and Language Therapy provision for patients across the acute medical and surgical wards. We also provide input to the acute neuro and neuro surgical wards. This post will require you to have skills in managing adults with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. You will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement programs. We are keen to pursue innovative treatments within SLT as well as be involved in research. We are looking for a like-minded individual to come and join us. All applicants must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the RCSLT. Main duties of the job
You will provide assessment, treatment and management of adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders. Previous experience of working with adults would be an advantage but we are happy to take applications from Newly-Qualified Therapists. We would welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about providing a quality service to our patients and who are willing to grow their knowledge and skills in these clinical areas. In return, we will provide supervision, protected CPD time and a preceptorship programme to support completion of the RCSLT newly qualified competencies. There is a strong network of 5 SLTs across the Northern Care Alliance and you will have access to this peer, supportive group. 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 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. Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses MRCSLT Post basic training in dysphagia. Awareness of RCSLT competencies. Knowledge, Training & Experience
Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Understands principles of evidence-based practice. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit. Works in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times. Relevant experience in relation to development of speech and language therapy skills outside of undergraduate placements. Experience working in the NHS. Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area. Awareness of limitations and will seek support. Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills. Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues. Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload and has the ability to cope with working in a stressful environment. Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal). Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates flexibility and initiative. 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.
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We would love you to come and join our acute speech and language therapy teams in Salford for a 12-month Fixed Term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is part-time hours (30 hours) and would be well suited to someone requiring a flexible working pattern. You will be part of the acute SLT team offering Speech and Language Therapy provision for patients across the acute medical and surgical wards. We also provide input to the acute neuro and neuro surgical wards. This post will require you to have skills in managing adults with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. You will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement programs. We are keen to pursue innovative treatments within SLT as well as be involved in research. We are looking for a like-minded individual to come and join us. All applicants must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the RCSLT. Main duties of the job
You will provide assessment, treatment and management of adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders. Previous experience of working with adults would be an advantage but we are happy to take applications from Newly-Qualified Therapists. We would welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about providing a quality service to our patients and who are willing to grow their knowledge and skills in these clinical areas. In return, we will provide supervision, protected CPD time and a preceptorship programme to support completion of the RCSLT newly qualified competencies. There is a strong network of 5 SLTs across the Northern Care Alliance and you will have access to this peer, supportive group. 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 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. Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
HCPC registration Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses MRCSLT Post basic training in dysphagia. Awareness of RCSLT competencies. Knowledge, Training & Experience
Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Understands principles of evidence-based practice. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance/audit. Works in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times. Relevant experience in relation to development of speech and language therapy skills outside of undergraduate placements. Experience working in the NHS. Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area. Awareness of limitations and will seek support. Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills. Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues. Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload and has the ability to cope with working in a stressful environment. Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal). Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates flexibility and initiative. 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.
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