The post holder will take a leading role in providing and developing the service to critical care and to tracheostomy patients on other wards. They will be involved in service development across acute wards, with a particular emphasis on critical care. They will participate in videofluoroscopy clinics for in- and outpatients. The role includes supervision of band 6 staff and support to the band 6 in supervising the band 5, as well as supporting the band 8 in day to day management of the team and service. Cross-cover of the various specialist areas may be necessary as staffing capacity requires.
The post holder will receive regular supervision and will be supported to develop their skills in assessment, treatment and management of complex swallowing and communication disorders, as well as professional and leadership skills.
The post holder will work with our current team to implement a FEES service, training and developing the team and setting up the service.
Main duties of the job
1. To independently manage a caseload of adults with complex swallowing and communication disorders, across the acute wards.
2. To lead on the implementation of the FEES service and train existing staff in this.
3. To participate in the videofluoroscopy clinic at NUH, acting as lead clinician if the clinical lead is absent.
4. To supervise junior SLT's and students and contribute to the supportive ethos within the team.
5. To deliver competency based training to junior SLT's in the areas of advanced dysphagia and communication e.g. tracheostomy, videofluoroscopy, FEES.
6. To be actively involved in service development for the NUH service in the acute and rehabilitation pathways and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways.
7. To work clinically along the pathways using specialist knowledge to promote and develop the service.
8. To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
* Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice
Desirable
* Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
* Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent
* Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-qualification experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders in a variety of settings, a significant proportion of which should be acute inpatients
* Experience of working with patients with communication and swallowing difficulties in a Critical Care setting
* Competent to the equivalent of RCSLT 'level 3' in videofluoroscopy (able to interpret images and write reports independently)
* Independent in SLT tracheostomy management of non-ventilated patients
* Experience and knowledge of relevant SLT approaches in palliative patients with in depth experience of risk feeding principles
* Experience working with interpreters and bilingual Health Advocates
* In depth experience of multidisciplinary working and demonstrates ability to be a good team member
* Experience of developing and providing specialist training to SLTs and other members of the MDT
* Experience of supervising and appraising more junior staff
* Experience and involvement in the training and/or supervision of speech and language therapy students
Desirable
* Independent in SLT tracheostomy management of ventilated patients
Knowledge
Essential
* In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired neurological disorders
* In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the area of critical care and respiratory and acute medicine
* Knowledge of the importance of cultural and linguistic issues for communication and swallowing
* Knowledge of standards of record keeping
* Knowledge of high and low technology communication aids and their use with adult patients
* In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
* Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, it's application, and the roles SLTs can assume during mental capacity assessment and best interests decision making
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
* Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
* Well-developed concentration skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent caseload management skills, including the ability to prioritise caseload and work independently
* Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
* Ability to compare and contrast relative benefits of a wide variety of assessment and therapeutic interventions
* Understanding of the roles of other professionals across critical care and acute medicine
* Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
* Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham Hospital
London
E13 8SL
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