Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31-DEC-2024 TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE.
Are you a confident communicator?
Are you able to take direction and work well in a team?
Do you have good observation, listening and time management skills?
Would you enjoy helping individuals recovering from a stroke in the hospital setting?
If this describes you, then we would welcome your application for a new opportunity working 37.5 hours per week in Swansea Bay UHB’s Speech and Language Therapy Department’s stroke service.
You will deliver swallowing and communication rehabilitation to adults recovering from a stroke in the hospital setting under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapy team. This will involve working with Speech and Language Therapists on therapy and rehabilitation programmes and activities to support the individual’s recovery. This may include group work, working with computer based therapy and 1:1 patient specific therapy programmes to support the individual’s recovery, working towards their individual goals. You will access the support and direction of registered Speech and Language Therapists as well as the wider multidisciplinary stroke team.
The stroke team are a creative and innovative team offering a supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
Main duties of the job
You will be working under the direction of registered Speech and Language Therapists and be responsible for the development, organization and planning of resources needed for assessment and therapy.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team in the hospital setting to deliver individual and group communication and swallowing rehabilitation to individuals recovering from stroke.
You will be expected to input data into specific databases for audit purposes, complete observations, gather information and maintain case note records in line with Health Board and Departmental standards.
You will use knowledge and experience of stroke related speech, language, swallowing and communication difficulties to observe and feedback to the Speech and Language Therapists regarding progress made against goals and therapy objectives.
You will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital but may be required to work across all areas of the stroke pathway. You will be required to be punctual, flexible and able to travel between hospital sites when necessary in a timely manner.
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
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
2. Evidence of successful completion of related short courses relevant to a specific field of communication
3. Completion of relevant diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Knowledge of IT / Microsoft programmes.
5. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Working in a multidisciplinary/multi-agency setting demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and understand the roles of others.
7. Relevant experience of developing appropriate resources and using technology.
Desirable criteria
8. Participation in staff training
9. Experience working with individuals with communication difficulties
10. Experience working in a hospital setting
11. Experience working within the stroke care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Excellent interpersonal /communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy and negotiation skills.
13. Well developed IT skills for data-inputting.
14. Knowledge of standards of record keeping; clear, concise written communication skills.
Desirable criteria
15. Ability to speak Welsh
16. Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
17. Workload prioritisation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
18. Flexible and creative
19. Motivation to identify own training needs and engage in active learning.
20. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
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
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