Job summary We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to step into the role of Team Leader for our General Medicine Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a permanent, full-time position. In this role, you will lead a growing team, delivering top-notch Speech and Language Therapy services across medical and surgical wards at three hospital sites. The caseload is varied and fast-paced, presenting stimulating challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Our team is passionately committed to providing exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, supportive environment with a strong emphasis on staff well-being and professional development. If you are an experienced, motivated, and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a leadership role in a vibrant and supportive team, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide clinical and team leadership to a small but growing team of Speech and Language Therapists including sickness, supervision and appraisals. They will be responsible for day to day coordination of the team and case load management. They will also provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties providing senior support for the team. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-6716247 Job locations Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Rd Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read attached job description and person specification document Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read attached job description and person specification document Person Specification Knowledge Essential Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidencebased practice Well-established knowledge of a broad range of assessments relevant to specialist client group and extensive knowledge of a range of appropriate specialist therapeutic interventions Proven application of current theories and practices on rehabilitation Highly developed specialist skills related to dysphagia management Evidence of strong commitment to team and partnership working, and leadership skills Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency Demonstrates flexibility of working and appropriate understanding of roles within a team Well-established negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of current Department of Health policies Well-established knowledge of national policies, guidelines and procedures related to client group Demonstrates an understanding of Speech and Language Therapy services in the context of the wider NHS structure Established organizational skills and experience of caseload management in rehabilitation Proven effective communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification. Additional postgraduate training up to master's degree equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Post-graduate experience in specialist area Desirable Masters Degree Masters Degree Essential Demonstrates experience of working with this specialist client group. Experience of service planning, project management. Experience of working in the acute setting Desirable Advanced post-graduate training in dysphagia FEES/VF competency Tracheostomy competency Person Specification Knowledge Essential Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidencebased practice Well-established knowledge of a broad range of assessments relevant to specialist client group and extensive knowledge of a range of appropriate specialist therapeutic interventions Proven application of current theories and practices on rehabilitation Highly developed specialist skills related to dysphagia management Evidence of strong commitment to team and partnership working, and leadership skills Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency Demonstrates flexibility of working and appropriate understanding of roles within a team Well-established negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of current Department of Health policies Well-established knowledge of national policies, guidelines and procedures related to client group Demonstrates an understanding of Speech and Language Therapy services in the context of the wider NHS structure Established organizational skills and experience of caseload management in rehabilitation Proven effective communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification. Additional postgraduate training up to master's degree equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Post-graduate experience in specialist area Desirable Masters Degree Masters Degree Essential Demonstrates experience of working with this specialist client group. Experience of service planning, project management. Experience of working in the acute setting Desirable Advanced post-graduate training in dysphagia FEES/VF competency Tracheostomy competency 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Rd Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)