Job overview
Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments in the speciality of Head and Neck cancer and ENT?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Surgical Speech and Language Therapy Team. This role will be based at York hospital and will deliver care to patients across the Trust.
There will be a specific focus of supporting patients with Head & Neck cancer and acute inpatients on the surgical wards, including critical care.
The Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients and specialist services such as Head & Neck cancer). We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service and are in the process of establishing a FEES service.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders, specifically related to Head & Neck/ENT/Voice.
You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients as required.
You will be well supported by the Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, as well as the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy.
You will contribute to service development by taking an active role in leading on projects and supporting the Advanced Clinical Specialists with audits and research. You will also contribute to providing engaging student placements.
You will have access to:
1. weekly SLT-Led Videofluoroscopy clinics
2. a monthly joint voice clinic
3. regular full team and smaller clinical team meetings
4. a comprehensive programme of supervision and support
You will be able to transport yourself and your equipment independently across the region. Trust pool cars are available.
You will need to be flexible with time and skills, in order to respond to the needs of the service. This may involve some acute inpatient/community work at times.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
5. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
6. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
7. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
13. HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
14. Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
16. Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience and knowledge required
Essential criteria
17. Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
18. Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
19. Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
20. Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable criteria
21. Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
22. Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
23. Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
24. Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential criteria
25. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
26. Flexible & adaptable
27. Ability to work as a team
28. Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times