Speech and Language Therapist- Band 5

2 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at The Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

You will join a well-established and highly skilled team of Speech and Language Therapists who work in a variety of settings on the adult wards, in outpatient clinics and in community settings. This rotational role would offer the opportunity to gain experience across community/outpatients, hyper acute and acute stroke and general acute medical wards.

The department is committed to CPD and you will be given regular supervision sessions and access to professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As part of the a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and provide support and intervention to adults who have communication difficulties and/or swallowing difficulties across acute and community settings. You will have the chance to be involved in videofluoroscopy clinics alongside MBSIMP-certified clinicians. Your duties will include input into a range of MDT meetings complex feeding issues, complex neurology and stroke MDT.

The successful applicant will demonstrate advanced communication skills and enthusiasm to deliver high quality care.

Return to practice application would be considered welcomed and will receive training/support once in post.

Permanent- hours per week

The Therapy Group is a dynamic and evolving group of services working in collaboration to ensure strong governance and leadership throughout the Therapy services. The SLT are key contributors to this and the successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in service development .

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Speech & Language Therapy degree HCPC registered RCSLT member

Desirable

Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience as an undergraduate or qualified SLT working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team Evidence of MDT working Theoretical understanding of issues related to communication & swallowing, including assessment and therapy

Desirable

Good presentation and training skills Has used problem solving skills to resolve a clinical situation Experience of group therapy Experience working with different groups to ensure equitable care Experience working in NHS and acute hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures in the context of Clinical Governance and its impact on the service. Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times Ability to work within the trusts policies

Desirable

Experience of quality issues and clinical audit Understanding of wider national agenda related to SLT

Personal Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication Well organised methods of working Good time management & record keeping Able to prioritise clinical and non clinical caseload Demonstrates self-awareness related to strengths and weaknesses Competent IT skills

Desirable

Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others in formal and informal environments

Other

Essential

Able to form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing problems Able to work within Trust Moving and Handling guidelines with regards to moving patients

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