Highly Specialist Speech

1 week ago

SuttoninAshfield, United Kingdom Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join us as the Team Leader for our Stroke Unit. This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week. There is a requirement for weekend and bank holiday working on a rota system.

The unit consists of hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation beds and you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of speech and language therapy services for these patients. We currently our a recruitment site for Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation for Acute Stroke dysphagia Trial (PhEAST). You will have access to a weekly videofluoroscopy service and will be part of an emerging FEES service.

As a Speech and Language Therapy team, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our team fosters a positive and supportive environment, with a strong focus on staff well-being.

We welcome applications from experienced Band 7 professionals seeking to take on a leadership role, as well as accomplished Band 6 individuals looking to advance their career. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and contributing to the field of Speech and Language Therapy

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical and team leadership to a small but growing team of Speech and Language Therapists including sickness, supervision and appraisals. They will be responsible for day to day coordination of the team and case load management.

They will also provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties providing senior support for the team.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read attached job description and person specification document

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidencebased practice Well-established knowledge of a broad range of assessments relevant to specialist client group and extensive knowledge of a range of appropriate specialist therapeutic interventions Proven application of current theories and practices on rehabilitation Highly developed specialist skills related to dysphagia management Evidence of strong commitment to team and partnership working, and leadership skills Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency Demonstrates flexibility of working and appropriate understanding of roles within a team Well-established negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of current Department of Health policies Well-established knowledge of national policies, guidelines and procedures related to client group Demonstrates an understanding of Speech and Language Therapy services in the context of the wider NHS structure Established organizational skills and experience of caseload management in rehabilitation Proven effective communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification. Additional postgraduate training up to master's degree equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Post-graduate experience in specialist area

Desirable

Masters Degree

Masters Degree

Essential

Demonstrates experience of working with this specialist client group. Experience of service planning, project management. Experience of working in the acute setting

Desirable

Advanced post-graduate training in dysphagia FEES/VF competency Tracheostomy competency

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