Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
Are you looking to gain new experiences and skills working in an innovative team where patient-centred care and evidence-based practice is prioritised?
If so, Swansea Bay UHB have a part time (30 hour) post available on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave vacancies.
The first part of the maternity cover will be in the stroke service and the second part will be within the acute and head and neck services.
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive SLT service. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and services to optimize patient care including SLT led videofluoroscopy clinics, FEES, Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation and SLT led SVR clinics
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a hard-working, ambitious and dynamic SLT. They will ideally have experience of working in the acute setting, with stroke patients and head and neck cancer patients, or have demonstrable transferrable skills.
The successful candidate will be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to work within fast paced clinical settings. They will be compassionate, flexible, dynamic and innovative with exceptional communication, time-management and team working skills.
The post holder will be an autonomous clinician; able to manage a specialist clinical caseload on a daily basis. They will be responsible for the delivery of assessment and treatments for their caseload; providing specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
They will deliver dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention at a specialist level with evidence-based, patient-centred care embedded in their clinical practice.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
2. Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
3. Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia
Desirable criteria
4. Relevant postgrad courses
5. CEN member
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
7. Support and mentor less experienced SLT's, students and assistants
8. Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload
9. Experience and knowledge of use of AAC
10. Planning and delivery of clinical audit
11. Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups
12. Training or teaching of SLTS, other professionals, medical staff and assistants
13. Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
14. Working within an MDT
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
15. Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
16. Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
17. Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
18. Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
19. Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies
20. Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism
21. Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc
Desirable criteria
22. Experience of conflict resolution
23. Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
24. Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and peson centred care
25. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable criteria
26. Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable