Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Speech and Language Therapy post which includes a number of development opportunities in both acute and community, based at University Hospital North Durham within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy team. The Band 5 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant develops a broad range of dysphagia and communication competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards. The successful candidate will also benefit from additional support as part of CDDFT Preceptorship programme.

The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a well-organised therapist who would like to develop post-basic dysphagia and communication rehab skills with an interesting neurological caseload in a range of acute and community settings including nursing homes, residential homes, domiciliary visiting and out-patients. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development. We will provide professional development opportunities to enable career development and support completion of NQP competencies. The Trust also offers a preceptorship programme which is proven to help support and develop new staff with a carousel of CPD opportunities

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to patients across all settings. You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

• Clinical supervision
• Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
• Annual Appraisal
• In-Service Training
• Well- resourced department with up-to-date technology
• Good access to communication aids/ iPad and apps
• Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone
• Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
• Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
• Good IT access
• If successful you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.
• Please note this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS)
• To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number
• IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website:

• http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx
• We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Relevant working/ placement experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.