Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative and passionate team working in the elderly care homes in Rotherham. Our service is a true MDT, working closely together to improve the lives of residents in care homes. Our MDT comprises of nursing and therapy colleagues and we work collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our patients. While your caseload will be largely managed autonomously, you will join a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the team who will provide supervision and support. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a passion for improving the lives of older people.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate would take on an existing position working clinically with patients with swallow and communication problems. They would also have the opportunity to work with care home staff to improve the quality of care in care homes through both training and project work.
About Us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Date Posted
11 November 2024
Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number
C9165-24-08-057A
Job Locations
Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY
Job Description
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registration
* Registration with HCPC
Experience
* SLT experience of which working with an adult caseload
* Experience of MDT working
* Experience of supervising and training others
* Experience of both in-patient and out-patient and community settings including dysphagia
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification
* Independent working and experience with Dysphagia according to RCLST Dysphagia Competencies
Knowledge
* Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating Acquired Communication Disorders displaying a high level of skill in specialist areas
* Knowledge of how dysphagia presents and impacts on a range of adult acquired disorders, including dementia, and an awareness of management, treatment and therapeutic options
* Strong sense of what the SLT role brings to a diverse MDT and a sound understanding of other MDT roles
* Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes e.g. care aims
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Woodside Building, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY
Employer's Website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/
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