Job summary Are you a skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work in a busy acute stroke and trauma rehabilitation setting, developing your clinical skills as a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist? We have a fixed term opportunity for a Therapist to work part time with our friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Rehabilitation team. We are looking for a Therapist who is able to work flexibly with both the Stroke and Trauma teams, according to service need. Do you have highly developed communication skills, a solid basis of knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation, and enthusiasm to further develop both clinically and professionally? This may be the opportunity you are looking for Main duties of the job To contribute to the provision of specialist SLT services within Acute Stroke, Trauma and Neuro-Rehabilitation. To provide specialist clinical input to a defined caseload including patients with complex disorders, prioritising needs and managing workload independently. To be proactive in contributing to the development of services within the area of specialism, working with the MDT and taking a holistic approach to care. To cover for colleagues and line manager as required in service coordination and to represent the team at relevant forums. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-243272 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities The Rehabilitation SLT team works closely with the MDT across Trauma, Stroke and Neuro-rehabilitation Services, providing assessment and therapy for patients with complex swallowing and communication impairments arising from stroke, TBI and spinal injury. These include aphasia, cognitive communication difficulties, dysarthria and dysphagia, tracheostomy and challenging behaviour. A key role is to work with patients and families to support decision making and to help identify and work towards individual goals. Promotion of a communication friendly environment and social model practice in the acute setting is a key aim across all areas. Involvement in service improvement projects including staff training is encouraged. Speech and Language Therapy Services at Addenbrooke's are structured to maximise opportunities for support, supervision, learning, development and career progression. Within SLT, there are five services; Adult Acute, Rehabilitation - Stroke, Neuro and Trauma, Head and Neck / ENT, Acute Paediatrics and the regional multidisciplinary AAC Service (Communication Aid Service East of England) commissioned by NHS England. There are plenty of opportunities for peer support, collaboration and cross team working on a range of projects to improve patient care and experience, making this a stimulating and highly rewarding place to work. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. The advert will close at midnight on 10 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 18 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities The Rehabilitation SLT team works closely with the MDT across Trauma, Stroke and Neuro-rehabilitation Services, providing assessment and therapy for patients with complex swallowing and communication impairments arising from stroke, TBI and spinal injury. These include aphasia, cognitive communication difficulties, dysarthria and dysphagia, tracheostomy and challenging behaviour. A key role is to work with patients and families to support decision making and to help identify and work towards individual goals. Promotion of a communication friendly environment and social model practice in the acute setting is a key aim across all areas. Involvement in service improvement projects including staff training is encouraged. Speech and Language Therapy Services at Addenbrooke's are structured to maximise opportunities for support, supervision, learning, development and career progression. Within SLT, there are five services; Adult Acute, Rehabilitation - Stroke, Neuro and Trauma, Head and Neck / ENT, Acute Paediatrics and the regional multidisciplinary AAC Service (Communication Aid Service East of England) commissioned by NHS England. There are plenty of opportunities for peer support, collaboration and cross team working on a range of projects to improve patient care and experience, making this a stimulating and highly rewarding place to work. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. The advert will close at midnight on 10 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 18 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification HCPC Registration Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders Member of relevant Clinical excellence networks Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience in specialist area of communication and swallowing in acute and rehabilitation settings Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders associated with acquired neurological caseload Experience in supported decision making and joint goal setting Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems and therapy Apps Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals Experience of supervising students Involvement in multidisciplinary working Desirable Trauma / Trauma Rehab experience Experience in the independent assessment, treatment and management of patients with tracheostomies Experience in carrying out and interpreting videofluoroscopy studies Experience contributing to FEES examinations Experience of managing challenging behaviour Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to stroke and trauma caseload Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group Understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group Knowledge of multidisciplinary goal setting and key working responsibilities Knowledge of standards of record keeping Desirable In depth understanding of mental capacity act, supported decision making and capacity assessment Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, empathy skills Skilled in use of supported conversation techniques Good auditory and perceptual discrimination skills for analysis of speech including phonetic transcription Good presentation skills, both verbal and written Ability to be an effective team member Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills Prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to lead on delegated tasks and projects Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials Desirable Advanced counselling skills Skills in the use of cognitive neuropsychological assessment Skilled in supported decision making and capacity assessment Ability to analyse and interpret videofluoroscopic and / or FEES examinations Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification HCPC Registration Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders Member of relevant Clinical excellence networks Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience in specialist area of communication and swallowing in acute and rehabilitation settings Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders associated with acquired neurological caseload Experience in supported decision making and joint goal setting Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems and therapy Apps Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals Experience of supervising students Involvement in multidisciplinary working Desirable Trauma / Trauma Rehab experience Experience in the independent assessment, treatment and management of patients with tracheostomies Experience in carrying out and interpreting videofluoroscopy studies Experience contributing to FEES examinations Experience of managing challenging behaviour Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to stroke and trauma caseload Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group Understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group Knowledge of multidisciplinary goal setting and key working responsibilities Knowledge of standards of record keeping Desirable In depth understanding of mental capacity act, supported decision making and capacity assessment Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, empathy skills Skilled in use of supported conversation techniques Good auditory and perceptual discrimination skills for analysis of speech including phonetic transcription Good presentation skills, both verbal and written Ability to be an effective team member Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills Prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to lead on delegated tasks and projects Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials Desirable Advanced counselling skills Skills in the use of cognitive neuropsychological assessment Skilled in supported decision making and capacity assessment Ability to analyse and interpret videofluoroscopic and / or FEES examinations Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)