Job Summary
TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Speech and Language Therapy permanent post which includes a number of development opportunities in the community based at Sedgefield Community Hospital within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy team. The permanent 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 wide range of community settings including nursing homes, residential homes, domiciliary visiting and out-patients as part of our community service team. 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. Applications from both existing B5 staff and NQP's about to qualify would be welcome.
Job Description
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 practice 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:
1. Clinical supervision
2. Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
3. Annual Appraisal
4. In-Service Training
5. Well-resourced department with up to date technology
6. Good access to communication aids/ iPads and apps
7. Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone
8. Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas
9. Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES
10. 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.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
* Able to travel independently countywide
Experience Essential
* Relevant working/ placement experience.
Statutory Registration Essential
* Health Professionals Council License to Practice
Qualifications Essential
* Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
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-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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr