Job overview
Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join our existing Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. Working up to 37.5 hours per week, we have both a full time and part time post available.
The Medical adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients, community and specialist services such as Stroke).
You will be working with a varied caseload, including progressive neurology, frailty, dementia, respiratory, and other aetiologies. Work will be mixed across community visits and our specialist outpatient clinic space. The role will be based at York Hospital and will deliver input to patients in their own homes by providing assessment, differential diagnosis and management/therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service.
Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders in a community setting.
You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients.
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. regular full team and smaller clinical team meetings
3. a comprehensive programme of supervision and support
You will have a full driving license and 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 work at times.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
4. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
5. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
6. 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.
7. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
8. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
9. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
10. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
11. 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 you 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
12. HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
13. Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable criteria
14. Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area
15. Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience and knowledge required
Essential criteria
16. 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
17. Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
18. Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
19. Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
20. Understanding of current issues in health care
21. Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable criteria
22. Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
23. Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
24. Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
25. Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
26. Ability to organise and prioritise
27. Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
28. Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
29. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
30. Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
31. Evidence of personal development in relevant area
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
32. Flexible & adaptable
33. Ability to work as a team
34. Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential criteria
35. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours