Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and dynamic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). The post is based within Critical Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital and involves working with a range of disciplines as part of the dynamic and innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation Team. The post holder will manage a varied caseload of patients with communication difficulties and dysphagia, arising from a range of aetiologies. We welcome applications from therapists who have experience of working with ventilator dependent patients, tracheostomy, Videofluoroscopy of swallowing (VFS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). Our combined goal is to provide an excellent standard of care across all pathways, with patient welfare being at the heart of everything we do. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the Speech and Language Therapy team within Critical Care at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely within the multi-disciplinary team, treating a variety of patients from different specialities such as trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery and respiratory. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6926825 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Rd Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS. For more details on the post, please contact Esther Norton on 01782 674338, esther.nortonuhnm.nhs.uk or Lois Dale lois.daleuhnm.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached JD/PS. For more details on the post, please contact Esther Norton on 01782 674338, esther.nortonuhnm.nhs.uk or Lois Dale lois.daleuhnm.nhs.uk Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post Assessment and management of patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders at a minimum of Band 6 Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Participation in leadership courses Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework Completed RCSLT VF competency framework Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Experience in the NHS Registration with HCPC and RCSLT Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent Desirable Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post Assessment and management of patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders at a minimum of Band 6 Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Participation in leadership courses Completed RCSLT FEES competency framework Completed RCSLT tracheostomy competency framework Completed RCSLT VF competency framework Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Experience in the NHS Registration with HCPC and RCSLT Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent Desirable Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Rd Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)