Speech and Language Therapist
1 week ago
We are looking for a speech and language therapist, passionate about community care for adults with swallowing and communication disorders, to work across central/west Cornwall. This post offers opportunities to continue developing skills across a wide range of conditions such as stroke, progressive neurological diseases, voice, dysfluency, and dementia. Be part of a highly experienced and supportive team, well-regarded by service users and MDT colleagues, and supported by a team of support workers and administrators. We work flexibly offering intervention via clinics, home visits, video, and telephone appointments. There are opportunities to work with colleagues in the acute trust, from other disciplines and the voluntary sector. We have regular access to VFSA clinics. We are committed to personal, professional, and service development. We hold regular service improvement and governance meetings. We have regular supervision and appraisals, encourage self-directed learning, CEN membership, and learning from colleagues in other professions. We endorse whole team training from national experts in response to developing clinical need. The community setting is exciting, rewarding, and meaningful, in line with the national agenda to provide care closer to home.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a specialist Adult SLT service within the Central / West locality, in conjunction with other ASLT colleagues. In times of fluctuating demand, the post holder may be required to work elsewhere in the County or within the service.
- To manage a caseload of patients, including those with complex needs, using evidence-based practice.
- To provide specialist Adult SLT assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties in hospital and the community setting.
- To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions as an autonomous practitioner, using independence of judgement and evidence-based practice.
- To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and relevant care professionals.
- To provide ongoing training to the multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Current professional registration - HCPC
- Professional qualification, SLT qualification at degree level or equivalent.
- Dysphagia qualification or equivalent certified practice.
- Professional qualification undertaken in English language or IELTS qualification.
- Member of CEN related to clinical work.
- Dysphagia qualification or equivalent certified practice.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work competently with a range of patients from different diagnostic groups and complexities, seeking clinical support as necessary.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed communication skills including interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, and management of conflict.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community
To be confirmed
TR15 3ER
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