Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 358-6226666-CSI
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Acute)
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Do you have an interest in acute care?
Do you want to join a service with strong leadership and an emphasis on team working?
Following some internal restructuring we are expanding our service and are looking for the right candidate to join us in a newly-developed role as Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for our Acute Inpatient Services (Band 7).
You will be based full-time in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the acute inpatient services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital as needed. Options for flexible working will be considered.
You will be working as part of a growing acute wards service which includes an Operational Lead, Band 6 and Band 5 therapists and a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. A key focus for this post is to lead in the development of junior members of staff, working through in-house and RCSLT competencies relating to dysphagia.
Main duties of the job
- Working independently with adults with a range of acquired and often complex communication and swallowing disorders, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Supporting with morning processes and caseload prioritisation discussions.
- Contributing to regular team meetings.
- Leading in dysphagia competency training for junior members of staff.
- Line Management.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Undertaking clinical audit and service development projects.
- Supporting the wider service to provide a community videofluoroscopy clinic (on rota).
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In acute care every day is different. You will be supporting individuals with a range of conditions including dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory conditions, cancer and infectious diseases. You will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in stroke, neurology, critical care and head and neck cancer. You will also help to maintain strong links with our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in Leicestershire Partnership Trust, who provide input to individuals within the community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
You will hold competencies in videofluoroscopy and will ideally also hold competencies in tracheostomy and FEES. Applications will be welcomed from experienced band 6’s and a band 6 / 7 developing role could be offered to the right candidate if they need some support and training to achieve these competencies. Experience working with individuals with complex dysphagia is an essential requirement of this role.
What our team members say about working for us
“I am part of a team.”
“I have the opportunity to try different clinical caseloads and to manage my caseload independently.”
“I enjoy the fast pace of working.”
“I have freedom.”
“There is a great selection of cake and chocolate!”
Person specification
Training & qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Healthcare Professionals Council Registered.
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Completion of competencies in videofluoroscopy.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership/Management Training.
- Working towards / completion of competencies in FEES and/or tracheostomy care.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Well established knowledge and use of a broad range of assessment, management and therapy approaches relevant to the specialist client group guidelines (Communication/ Dysphagia)
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/research.
- Understanding the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stake holders in the service area.
- In depth knowledge of national policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to health and social care.
- Knowledge of the strategic direction of the local health providers.
Communication & relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Evidence of high level of supervision skills.
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others.
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills.
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others.
- Ability to lead in an interprofessional/interagency context/environment to benefit of client groups.
- Prioritisation skills.
- An effective team member.
- Evidence of giving formal presentations at local, regional, national or international level.
- Evidence of providing training to others
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of job.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to translate policy into practice.
Analytical & judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification.
- Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development.
- Evidence of effective leadership.
- Evidence of facilitating change /innovation
Desirable criteria
- Experience in operational/line management
Planning & organisational skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to assume leadership responsibilities.
- Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenny Sales
- Job title
- Operational Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01162585363
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