Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist or experienced Band 5 seeking new opportunities? If so, come and join our dynamic, innovative and supportive team of specialist SLTs. Newly qualified Band 5 therapists will receive regular support and mentorship to complete their RCSLT competencies. Dysphagia training is provided. Band 5 therapists are encouraged to attend the Trusts AHP Band 5 preceptorship programme, and to also meet with other Band 5s for peer support. This is an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join the inpatient SLT service at Nottingham University Hospitals. The post is permanent and full time and will work alongside other SLTs and assistants in the teams. Each post is rotational, with opportunities to rotate through several of our acute teams across both City and QMC Campuses. This role will also require the successful candidate to work at the New National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), due to open in Summer 2025 as part of the rotation. The posts involve working your hours across Monday to Friday (to be discussed further at interview), and there may also be an additional requirement to work on the weekend and bank holiday rotas. This is part of a 7 day service in some parts of the broader SLT service, depending which part of the rotation you are on. Main duties of the job In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying. There is a FEES and video fluoroscopy service. There are strong links with the MDT and opportunity for developing your skills, participating in task and finish groups, training delivery, and inter-disciplinary CPD. To provide a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing disorders at Nottingham University Hospital Trust. This service covers Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital and serves a wide range of patients and specialisms. This role will also require the successful candidate to work at the New National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), due to open in Summer 2025 as part of the rotation. To independently provide a Speech and Language Therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and advice service for people with communication and/or dysphagia needs, their families, carers, support staff and professionals. To work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team across a variety of agencies and locations in order to maximise communication opportunities To plan for and support the work of assistants and co-workers as part of the case management To contribute to the development of and deliver of a range of training packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6689768 Job locations Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities The NRC will be a new, purpose-built 70-bed facility which will be built on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate near Loughborough, delivering a centre of excellence to improve rehabilitation services in England. It is co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre and will share some of the world class rehabilitation facilities. Thanks to an academic partnership led by the University of Nottingham and Loughborough University, research and innovation and training and education in rehabilitation will be embedded at the NRC and central to clinical practice. We are looking for ambitious and dedicated professionals to join this journey to rehabilitation excellence, transforming outcomes for patients. Find out more about the NRC on our website: http://www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk/ The post requires Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification Health Professions Council License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT The post-holder will be required, from time to time, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, and domiciliary visits. Uniform will be provided, and any equipment needed for the job role. There may be an additional requirement to work some weekends and bank holiday rotas as part of a 7 day service Knowledge, Training and Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated through writing, planning, audits, policies and guidelines Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of service users Able to use knowledge and make judgements in order to contribute to Speech and Language Therapy service delivery and development Autonomous, motivated individual able to work under pressure and without direct supervision Developing experience in the delivery of training and staff development programmes. IT skills Experience as a student or as a volunteer in specialist area/awareness of issues involved in that specialist area Please see job description and person specification attached for more details. Job description Job responsibilities The NRC will be a new, purpose-built 70-bed facility which will be built on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate near Loughborough, delivering a centre of excellence to improve rehabilitation services in England. It is co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre and will share some of the world class rehabilitation facilities. Thanks to an academic partnership led by the University of Nottingham and Loughborough University, research and innovation and training and education in rehabilitation will be embedded at the NRC and central to clinical practice. We are looking for ambitious and dedicated professionals to join this journey to rehabilitation excellence, transforming outcomes for patients. Find out more about the NRC on our website: http://www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk/ The post requires Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification Health Professions Council License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT The post-holder will be required, from time to time, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, and domiciliary visits. Uniform will be provided, and any equipment needed for the job role. There may be an additional requirement to work some weekends and bank holiday rotas as part of a 7 day service Knowledge, Training and Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated through writing, planning, audits, policies and guidelines Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of service users Able to use knowledge and make judgements in order to contribute to Speech and Language Therapy service delivery and development Autonomous, motivated individual able to work under pressure and without direct supervision Developing experience in the delivery of training and staff development programmes. IT skills Experience as a student or as a volunteer in specialist area/awareness of issues involved in that specialist area Please see job description and person specification attached for more details. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification Health Professions Council - License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level. Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to this client group Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member and to see the benefits of teamwork Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group). Desirable Dysphagia trained Professional skills Essential Excellent written communication Ability to interpret complex information from a variety of sources. Able to plan and organise own caseload including daily tasks. Demonstrated trusts values Has worked with SLT assistants Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification Health Professions Council - License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level. Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to this client group Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member and to see the benefits of teamwork Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group). Desirable Dysphagia trained Professional skills Essential Excellent written communication Ability to interpret complex information from a variety of sources. Able to plan and organise own caseload including daily tasks. Demonstrated trusts values Has worked with SLT assistants 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. 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. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)