Speech and Language Therapist
4 weeks ago
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to be advertising this rare and exciting, acute paediatric role to join our team of 7 acute SLTs at Southampton Children's Hospital on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This post is ideal for an enthusiastic and experienced SLT who is passionate about working with neonates and their families.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing acute services in both adults and paediatrics. As a tertiary hospital, we have senior SLTs in a wide range of specialist areas. There is access to regular CPD sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are the successful candidate, you will:
Work as part of the Acute Paediatric SLT team, specialising in neonates Provide regular assessment and therapy to babies with complex needs Continually represent the SLT service within neonates Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst being part of MDT service initiatives Work closely with the team of paediatric SLTs and supportive neonatal MDT Support parents/care givers through thoughtful education Offer training to less experienced SLTs and other staff.
What experience/skills are neededIf you are: Experienced in working with babies, Experienced in supervising and educating others, Experienced in representing SLT in an MDT setting, and effectively advocating for babies and their families' needs, Experienced in carrying out clinical audits, service evaluations and/or research, we would love to hear from you.
We would also like to hear from you if you have a keen interest in developing your skills working with infants in an acute setting. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
Patient First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Masters level qualification or equivalent experience HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas Evidence of relevant speech and language therapy knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality Experience of supervising staff Experience and involvement with training Ability to communicate complex information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: with patients, carers, managers and other health care professionals Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues
Desirable
Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work Clinical supervisory skills training
Skills and competencies
Essential
Presentation skills Teamwork Microsoft Office skills Communication Record keeping Attention to detail Interpersonal skills Organisational skills Prioritisation Policy development Research skills Leadership Advanced analytical thinking Mentoring skills Keyboard skills Numeracy skills-
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