Job summary As part of the ongoing transformation of Neurorehabilitation services across Greater Manchester in-patient services, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) is excited to be advertising a newly funded Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist post based at the Devonshire Intermediate Neurorehab unit (INRU) in Stockport. This post will form part of the expansion in therapy staffing at this highly regarded Intermediate Neurorehabilitation unit. The Devonshire INRU is based in the vibrant and easily accessible town of Stockport, 8 miles from the City of Manchester and close to the Peak District. It is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community-based in-patient rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Band 7 with significant experience in Neurorehabilitation to be part of this fantastic, expanding and developing service which has close links with the Floyd INRU and the Hyperacute and Acute services at Salford Royal. If you are interested, then please contact us for more details. Main duties of the job To lead on and provide, highly specialist, individualised, Speech and Language therapy interventions for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition. The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in the Speech and Language therapy management of patients with neurological conditions. Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, and community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway. To lead on the development of the team and wider Neurorehab services to ensure they meet the high standards of excellence being driven across Neurorehabilitation. To provide effective and supportive leadership and management to the SLT and Therapy assistant team at the Devonshire Unit as required. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 23 January 2025 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 236-SCO-P123-25 Job locations Devonshire Unit Cherry Tree Lane, Stockport Stockport SK2 7PZ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Masters in Speech and Language therapy MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level Professional Registration Essential HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN Desirable RCSLT membership Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience working in the NHS Experience in a relevant field post-registration at a specialist level within adult neurology/ NR Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses Experience of managing complex communication disorders Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT Experience of setting patient centred goals Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process Experience in working with patients with mental health issues Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour Training in SLT student clinical supervision Completion of post basic training in dysphagia Desirable Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling Skills & Abilities Essential Willingness to work across NR sites; to support development of SLT in NR across MCCN Able to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication disorders Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal) Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience in leading a small team Experience in leading a small project Desirable An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Masters in Speech and Language therapy MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level Professional Registration Essential HCPC Registration A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN Desirable RCSLT membership Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience working in the NHS Experience in a relevant field post-registration at a specialist level within adult neurology/ NR Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses Experience of managing complex communication disorders Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT Experience of setting patient centred goals Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process Experience in working with patients with mental health issues Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour Training in SLT student clinical supervision Completion of post basic training in dysphagia Desirable Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies Completion of FEES competencies Experience in working with tracheostomy patients Awareness of PDOC Basic counselling Skills & Abilities Essential Willingness to work across NR sites; to support development of SLT in NR across MCCN Able to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication disorders Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal) Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience in leading a small team Experience in leading a small project Desirable An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Devonshire Unit Cherry Tree Lane, Stockport Stockport SK2 7PZ Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)