Main area Speech and Language Therapy (Brain Injury / Acute Medical) Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 10 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 358-7155898-CSI
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester General Hospital Town Leicester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/07/2025 23:59
Senior Speech and Language Therapist Brain Injury
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
Do you have an interest in neurorehabilitation and brain injury rehabilitation?
Due to maternity leave we have an opportunity for the right candidate to join as a full-time ( 1.0 WTE) Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist across our Neurorehabilitation Unit (NRU) and Brain Injury Unit (BIU).
This is a fixed term contract for 10 months.
You will be based in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within the University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) and Brain Injury Unit (BIU) at the Leicester General Hospital. You will be working as part of an experienced Speech and Language Therapy team which includes Band 6 SLTS, Band 5 rotational colleagues and a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
NRU is a 16-bedded unit providing specialist rehabilitation for adults who have a neurological condition or injury, for example a brain injury or stroke.
BIU is a 9-bedded unit providing specialist rehabilitation for people aged 16-65 who have had an acquired brain injury, This unit supports patients with highly complex needs including those in prolonged disorders of consciousness and with tracheostomy.
Applications will be welcomed from therapists experienced in working with people with acquired brain injuries .
Options for flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be based in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
You will provide input to the Brain Injury inpatient services at the Leicester General Hospital
* Work independently with adults with a range of acquired and often complex communication and swallowing disorders,
* Multi-disciplinary team working and goal -setting
* Contributing to UK ROC data collection with support from colleagues.
* Contributing to regular team meetings and in-service training
* Providing clinical supervision, mentoring and training opportunities for junior members of staff.
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:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Working independently with adults with a range of acquired and often complex communication and swallowing disorders,
* Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Supporting with morning processes.
* Contributing to regular team meetings and in-service training.
* Providing clinical supervision, mentoring and training opportunities for junior members of staff
* A large part of this role involves supporting individuals with dysphagia. You will be expected to demonstrate completion of Level B of the RCSLT Dysphagia Training and Competency Framework as part of the application process.
We believe in supporting our team to achieve their goals and are committed to offering:
* Regular 1:1 and peer supervision
* Opportunities for joint working
* Continuing professional development, both through in-house training and external courses
* A 4-6 weekly ‘STARS’ session to work towards individual objectives
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Recognised SLT Degree qualification or equivalent
* HCPC registration
* RCSLT registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Knowledge & Skills
* Assessment tools relevant to client group
* A range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group
* Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
* Able to prioritise caseload
* Analytical & Reflection skills
* Developing clinical/technical skills for interpretive assessment techniques e.g. video fluoroscopy, tracheostomy, cervical auscultation as appropriate to role.
Experience
* Post graduate clinical experience with relevant client groups for post, e.g. Stroke/Neurology/Voice/Critical Care/Head and Neck Cancer/Dementia/Dysfluency
* Evidence of dysphagia competence as appropriate to role
* Post graduate training relevant to role e.g. completion of specialist short courses
* Experience of audit
* Delivering Training
Personal Attributes
* Positive team working skills: a good team member.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of job
* Able to work independently as appropriate.
* Caring and empathic
* Strong self-motivation
* Ability to motivate others
* Emotional resilience
Standard Requirements
* Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles.
* Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection.
* Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Additional Information
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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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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.
Name Kathryn Sutton Job title Service Lead Speech and Language Therapy Service Email address kathryn.sutton@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Telephone number 01162585363
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