Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next opportunity? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Russell's Hall Hospital. We are seeking a motivated therapist to work within our supportive acute service, providing assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient wards. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while benefiting from excellent supervision, training and development opportunities. What we offer Varied acute inpatient caseload. Supportive, friendly team with experienced clinicians. Protected CPD time, including clinical supervision, in-house training and complex case discussions. Mentoring, appraisal support and leadership guidance. Dedicated support to complete the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies. You will: Manage a defined acute SLT caseload. Assess and treat adults with dysphagia and acquired communication disorders. Deliver education and training to colleagues, patients and carers. Support SLT student learning and development. Work collaboratively to ensure safe, effective care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, expand your expertise and make a meaningful difference to adults receiving hospital care.

Main duties of the job

To manage a defined Speech and Language Therapy caseload independently.To work with adults with dysphagia. Support will be provided to complete RCSLT NQT Competencies.To provide a Speech and Language Therapy expertise to adults with acquired communication difficulties.

To participate in the development and delivery of training to others within the team.

To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Member of RCSLT
• Registered with HCPC

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Knowledge of assessment tools/means of assessment relevant to client group
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group
• Knowledge regarding standards of record keeping and confidentiality

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist courses
• Member of CEN relevant to client group
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience with an adult caseload at undergraduate/post graduate level

Desirable

• Relevant dysphagia experience at undergraduate/post graduate level

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skill- including observation listening and empathy skills
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
• Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service

Desirable

• Skilled in conflict resolution

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Flexible approach to therapy situations
• Well-developed concentration skills

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise
• Able to negotiate and problem solve
• Demonstrates effective time management skills
• Demonstrates effective organisation skills

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to conduct face to face swallowing and communication assessments within an acute hospital environment

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Value and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued