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- Prif leoliad
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 5/6
- Contract
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- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 190-8069-DIR
- Cyflogwr
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Hallamshire Hospital
- Tref
- Sheffield
- Cyflog
- £29,970 - £44,962 per annum pro rata for part time staff
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- 04/09/2024 23:59
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Speech & Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5/6
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service working on the Hospital wards within the acute SLT team. It is an exciting environment, and you would be working within a supportive and very friendly team.
The post is a permanent, full time Band 6 position. Applications for part time would be considered.
We would consider applications from Band 5 SLTs who are looking for a development opportunity to progress to a Band 6. However, you must have completed your NQP (Newly Qualified Practitioner) RCSLT competencies to be considered for this, please do not apply if this is not the case. A Band 5-6 development post would be worked through following an in house competency based structure.
The successful candidate will be based in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals SLT service working as members of the team providing SLT to the acute wards across three hospitals, the Northern General, the Royal Hallamshire and Weston Park.
They will provide clinical Speech & Language Therapy to a defined specialised caseload as part of the SLT team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To provide clinical speech and language therapy services to a defined specialised caseload of adult patients as part of the acute ward SLT team.
To specialise in the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon an applicant’s experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant will start at Band 5 unless they meet the necessary threshold skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The SLT service across both the acute and community teams in STH has approximately 55 staff (47 therapists, 7 assistants and 4 secretarial staff) (41.23wte).
The SLT teams are highly motivated to provide a quality service to their patients, they are research active and embrace innovation. The service has established processes for supervision and supports personal and professional development.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- (Band 6) Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- (Band 6) Dysphagia experience / accreditation, including management of complex dysphagia
- (Band 6) Qualified to work to Specialist level on Dysphagia competency scale
- (Band 6) Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health & Care Professions Council
- (Band 6) Evidence of continuing professional development
- (Band 5) Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- (Band 5) Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practise
Meini prawf dymunol
- (Band 5) Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- (Band 6) Extensive post-graduate experience or equivalent.
- (Band 6) Experience up to or at a Band 6 level
- (Band 6) Experience in working with adults in an acute hospital setting with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a wide range of acquired neurological conditions
- (Band 6) Experience of working with relatives and carers
- (Band 6) Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- (Band 5) Relevant experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level
- (Band 5) Experience of working with speech therapy clients.
Meini prawf dymunol
- (Band 6) Involvement in development and delivery of training packages
- (Band 5) Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Further Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- (Band 6) Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups
- (Band 6) Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to client group, and the local implementation of these.
- (Band 6) Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client group.
Meini prawf dymunol
- (Band 6) Knowledge of supported communication techniques, use of talking mats, life story books / communication passports
- (Band 5) Post graduate training in dysphagia
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- (Band 6) Competent in use of IT for everyday communication.
- (Band 6) Good time management and organisational skills.
- (Band 6) Good presentation skills – oral and written
- (Band 6) Awareness of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping.
- (Band 6) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in relation to liaison and joint working.
- (Band 5) Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- (Band 5) Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- (Band 5) Good analytical and reflection skills Good organisational skills Ability to be a good team member
- (Band 5) Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- (Band 5) Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
Meini prawf dymunol
- (Band 6) Evidence of ability to manage specialist and complex caseload independently
- (Band 6) Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of the roles of other professions
- (Band 5) Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- (Band 5) Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- (Band 5) Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Other Factors
Meini prawf hanfodol
- (Band 6) Evidence of developing negotiation skills and management of conflict.
- (Band 6) Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery.
- (Band 6) Ability to work in a team.
- (Band 6) Adaptable to new situations and personnel.
- (Band 6) Flexible approach to working practices.
- (Band 6) Commitment to person centred planning and carer involvement in service delivery and development.
Meini prawf dymunol
- (Band 6) Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Juliet Swain
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Leader, Speech & Language Therapy Acute Team
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0114 2713189
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