Due to promotions within the team, we are pleased to share the opportunity for 2 new generalist SLTs to join us here at MYTT Adult SLT dept.; working across the stroke and acute wards.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit or make contact to discuss further. Interviews will be held on 24.01.25 at Pinderfields Hospital.
This is a career enhancing opportunity for suitably qualified, skilled and dynamic SLTs. The post holders can be newly qualified or experienced SLTs but must be interested in working in hospital services; assessing and treating patients with both communication and swallow presentations. One post is for 37.5 hours per week and the other is for 30 hours per week.
The post holders will work autonomously across both the acute and stroke ward settings. They will be involved in MDT meetings, caseload review meetings, SLT staff meetings, and service developments.
Dysphagia caseload management skills are advantageous but dysphagia training can be provided.
We have a very established and experienced SLT leadership team who specialize in areas across acute, head and neck, voice, community, stroke, and instrumental specialisms.
We look forward to welcoming new colleagues into our friendly service.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working with patients who have communication and swallow impairments due to a range of conditions, who are in the hospital setting. The role involves working across stroke, elderly, respiratory, oncology, and spinals for example, across Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals. Regular supervision will be provided and you will have access to protected CPD time and training opportunities. There will also be a small amount of time ring-fenced for outpatient or home visit caseload work via community service pathways. Our service offers videofluoroscopy assessment across acute and community areas and we have an emerging FEES service. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritize our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalize your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities To assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge clients with acquired disorders of communication, demonstrating the use of evidence-based practice. To manage, in addition to the above, acquired disorders of swallowing (dysphagia) after achieving the required level of competence. To organise, prioritise, and appropriately manage your caseload within existing resources. To access support and advice from more experienced colleagues as appropriate. To provide advice and support to clients, families, and carers e.g. the provision of information about other agencies. To communicate with colleagues from Health, Social Services, and voluntary agencies and maintain good working relationships with them. To provide appropriate and timely verbal and/or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech and Language Therapy interventions/outcomes in order to facilitate the holistic management of clients. To work within a multidisciplinary, multi-agency framework. To attend and contribute to staff meetings, both team and departmental. To demonstrate continuing professional development as required from the Trust, HCPC, and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. To be aware of and act according to the principles of clinical governance. To participate in the training of carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate. To provide opportunities for observation to Speech and Language Therapy students and students from other disciplines. To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students after gaining appropriate clinical experience. To provide, after gaining appropriate clinical experience, mentorship for new graduate Speech and Language Therapists. To undertake routine correspondence and report writing. To collect and submit timely and accurate caseload data to the Trust's information system. To adhere to the core responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapists as defined by the Health Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Person Specification
Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. Licence to Practice. Registration with The Health Care Professions Council. Interest in working with adult caseload. Registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy. Experience
Evidence of the ability to work independently. Good awareness of caseload management issues and different models of delivering care. Competent and confident to work independently with acquired disorders of communication. Recent experience working with people, especially with older people or people with disabilities. Evidence of participation in clinical audit. Evidence of participation in service development initiatives. Knowledge and Awareness
Awareness of relevant National Service Frameworks and RCSLT Clinical Guidelines. Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit. Skills & Abilities
Well-developed spoken and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy. Able to work as a fully participating and effective team member. Well-developed skills in analysis and reflection. Able to prioritise and organise workload efficiently. Evidence of successful completion of courses for e.g. counselling, breaking bad news. Hours
Please confirm whether you are interested in the full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) position. 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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The role involves working with patients who have communication and swallow impairments due to a range of conditions, who are in the hospital setting. The role involves working across stroke, elderly, respiratory, oncology, and spinals for example, across Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals. Regular supervision will be provided and you will have access to protected CPD time and training opportunities. There will also be a small amount of time ring-fenced for outpatient or home visit caseload work via community service pathways. Our service offers videofluoroscopy assessment across acute and community areas and we have an emerging FEES service. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritize our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalize your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities To assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge clients with acquired disorders of communication, demonstrating the use of evidence-based practice. To manage, in addition to the above, acquired disorders of swallowing (dysphagia) after achieving the required level of competence. To organise, prioritise, and appropriately manage your caseload within existing resources. To access support and advice from more experienced colleagues as appropriate. To provide advice and support to clients, families, and carers e.g. the provision of information about other agencies. To communicate with colleagues from Health, Social Services, and voluntary agencies and maintain good working relationships with them. To provide appropriate and timely verbal and/or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech and Language Therapy interventions/outcomes in order to facilitate the holistic management of clients. To work within a multidisciplinary, multi-agency framework. To attend and contribute to staff meetings, both team and departmental. To demonstrate continuing professional development as required from the Trust, HCPC, and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. To be aware of and act according to the principles of clinical governance. To participate in the training of carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate. To provide opportunities for observation to Speech and Language Therapy students and students from other disciplines. To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students after gaining appropriate clinical experience. To provide, after gaining appropriate clinical experience, mentorship for new graduate Speech and Language Therapists. To undertake routine correspondence and report writing. To collect and submit timely and accurate caseload data to the Trust's information system. To adhere to the core responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapists as defined by the Health Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Person Specification
Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. Licence to Practice. Registration with The Health Care Professions Council. Interest in working with adult caseload. Registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy. Experience
Evidence of the ability to work independently. Good awareness of caseload management issues and different models of delivering care. Competent and confident to work independently with acquired disorders of communication. Recent experience working with people, especially with older people or people with disabilities. Evidence of participation in clinical audit. Evidence of participation in service development initiatives. Knowledge and Awareness
Awareness of relevant National Service Frameworks and RCSLT Clinical Guidelines. Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit. Skills & Abilities
Well-developed spoken and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy. Able to work as a fully participating and effective team member. Well-developed skills in analysis and reflection. Able to prioritise and organise workload efficiently. Evidence of successful completion of courses for e.g. counselling, breaking bad news. Hours
Please confirm whether you are interested in the full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) position. 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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