Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We have vacancies available in the acute, community and outpatient setting dependent on experience and your areas of interest. There is also the possibility of doing voice. We will consider full and part-time requests.
You will join our forward thinking and highly experienced team to deliver quality care to patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of settings. We offer a dysphagia rapid access service where patients are seen in a timely manner in order to reduce hospital admissions. You will have experience of working with adults with a range of complex long term conditions and be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders.
Enthusiastic and motivated, you will be confident liaising with a range of health care professionals. You will be innovative and able to contribute to the development of the Speech and Language Therapy Service. Previous experience of working with patients in an acute and/ or community setting are essential. The successful applicant must also have completed their dysphagia post graduate competencies. We offer regular VFS clinics and FEES clinics, and training can be provided to the right candidate.
Hours per week: 37.5 (full and part time available)
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, head and neck and long term conditions delivering therapy in the most appropriate environment for the patient e.g. in-patient wards, outpatient clinic, home, nursing homes.
To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management to ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required embracing neighbourhood team philosophies.
To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Specific Job Requirements
* Proven post registration experience of working with patients with a range of neurological and long-term conditions
* Knowledge and experience of administering and interpreting a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments and individualised interventions relevant to the client group
* Post basic qualifications in dysphagia or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
Experience
* Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a adult setting / associated area
* Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
* Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT
Skills
* Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
* Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
* Ability to lead and supervise junior colleagues
* Advanced communication/ interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
* Participation in clinical audit
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive, takes own initiative
* Knowledge of the use of videofluoroscopy
Knowledge
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
* Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
* Knowledge of standards of record keeping
* Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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