Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract 8 months (Fixed term to cover maternity leave) Hours Part time - 24.75 hours per week Job ref 201-25-049-A Site Lanyon Ward Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Town Redruth Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Stroke Team, based at the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. This is an 8 month fixed contract to cover maternity leave. You will help provide a seamless service for stroke patients which will include flexible, cross-boundary working within the wider Integrated Community Stroke Services. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the specialist multi-disciplinary team.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work in a Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in the West of Cornwall. You will need to have specialist knowledge and skills in both stroke and older adults combined with excellent communication and organisational skills.
We will offer a supportive working environment in which to continue to develop your clinical skills, a structured in-service training programme, appraisal and supervision system.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
To work as a Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within Lanyon Stroke Rehabilitation Unit:
* To autonomously undertake comprehensive assessment of those referred using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised interventions based on advanced clinical reasoning and partnership working.
* To encourage and enable service users and carers involvement and choice in all intervention options and decisions regarding their care plans / goals wherever possible.
* Apply specialist skills and knowledge to provide specialist SLT services for individuals following stroke.
* Share the outcome of communication assessment and guidance on required adaptations with relevant others to ensure that individuals are correctly supported with their communication needs, including to support in efficacy of other health interventions.
* Apply specialist knowledge to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services for adults following stroke.
* To support and mentor the rehabilitation support workers on Lanyon ward.
Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria
* Professional qualification – SLT qualification at degree level or equivalent.
* Current professional registration – HCPC.
* Post qualification experience including management of stroke including independent dysphagia management.
ExperienceEssential criteria
* Post qualification experience including management of stroke including independent dysphagia management.
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management.
* Protected CPD time for registered staff.
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff.
* Leadership and Management development programmes.
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities.
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills.
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff.
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff.
* Individual professional development programmes.
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health.
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff.
* Free DBS checks where required.
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions.
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
#J-18808-Ljbffr