Speech & Language Therapy - Adults - Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and energetic Speech and Language Therapist wishing to develop their skills within the adult population of North Cumbria. You will be supported with ongoing training.
This team works to deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy provision across acute and community settings linking in with ESSDT and ICCs. Given the semi-rural nature of this region, telemedicine has been used for some time and is well established as a mode of therapy delivery. We also have a well-established award winning Speech After Stroke Service providing ongoing support in the community.
This post will primarily be based at Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle but there will be a requirement to travel around North Cumbria to provide a service into the community and other inpatient sites.
The North Cumbria Speech and Language Therapy team is a small, friendly, supportive team with good opportunities for ongoing training. We have a well-developed supervision and peer support system in place.
Main duties of the job
Detailed in the job description.
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
If you would like any further information regarding this exciting opportunity please contact:
Hazel Gilmore
Acting Head of Speech and Language Therapy
Mobile: 07811714387
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
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The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of one of the largest employers in the UK, NCIC future employees will have access to the following benefits:
* A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working Scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
* Registration with HCPC.
* Ongoing Membership with the RCSLT.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
* In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to a diverse client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
* Working knowledge of assessment and therapy materials, including alternative communication strategies.
* Awareness of the standards of clinical record keeping.
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical experience of working with adult patients with a variety of communication difficulties
* Evidence of clinical experience of working with adult patients with swallowing difficulties
* Some knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines, policy drivers and issues relating to provision for adults with a diverse and complex range of communication and swallowing difficulties.
Skills and aptitude
Essential
* Ability to manage own time, prioritise tasks and work independently under pressure.
* Ability to manage a caseload within a large rural area in a variety of settings.
* Excellent auditory, perceptual and observational skills.
* Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
* Ability to use highly developed communication skills in a range of challenging environments and contexts.
* Ability to exert moderate physical effort.
* Ability to maintain intense concentration when there are many interruptions and conflicting demands on your time.
* Formal presentation skills.
* Excellent IT skills.
Personal circumstances
Essential
* Full driving licence or able to travel independently of public transport.
Other requirements
Essential
* To act in ways that support equality and diversity and demonstrate Trust values.
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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