Job summary Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Main duties of the job Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team that consistently delivers outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of its staff? If so, we would love you to join us We are excited to announce that we are expanding our SLT department and are looking for applicants, with a positive attitude to team working, creativity, integration and innovation, to work in a new and versatile rotation. There are opportunities to work with and be supported by highly experienced therapists in a multitude of differing specialities (such as Head & Neck, Respiratory High Care, Paediatrics, specialist rehabilitation, Stroke, Medicine and Emergency Department) Alongside the senior support, we can offer an in house NQP programme, dysphagia competencies and preceptorship programme. We have the ability to nurture and grow your career in the direction you aspire to, with the support of our soon to be appointed SLT practice educator. We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full or part time workers. Prearranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact Kath Lake on 02392 286838. We would warmly welcome applications from individuals who are currently finishing their undergraduate SLT studies and looking for their first post in the Acute sector. "Previous applicants need not re-apply" About us The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1000E Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road, Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT Team. To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide co-ordinated care to patients To provide clinical support, where appropriate to other colleagues, including students The post holder will contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge. To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority, high risk, patients are seen urgently To be flexible in providing cover where most needed, as directed by clinical lead. To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients For further details please see Job Description Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT Team. To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide co-ordinated care to patients To provide clinical support, where appropriate to other colleagues, including students The post holder will contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge. To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority, high risk, patients are seen urgently To be flexible in providing cover where most needed, as directed by clinical lead. To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients For further details please see Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered member RCSLT Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Registration Experience Essential Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments disorders Student experience of working in a changing environment Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered member RCSLT Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Registration Experience Essential Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments disorders Student experience of working in a changing environment Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road, Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)