Following a recent skill mix review of vacancies across the team, we are excited to be recruiting for two Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our Adult SALT Team. A total of 1.44 WTE are available to be distributed between 2 posts according to preference of the successful candidates. The caseload that these two posts cover includes: inpatient dysphagia and stroke, Head and Neck Cancer, community dysphagia.
We will consider making one of the posts a Band 5 - 6 development opportunity if you have a passion for one of these areas but haven't quite met the essential criteria.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two dysphagia trained Speech and Language Therapists with a passion for providing patient centred care in our Adult SALT service which is based at Airedale General Hospital and in the community.
The Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, within Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, works with adults who have a range of acquired and long term conditions in both acute and community settings.
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Speech and Language Therapy.
* State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council.
* Recent post graduate courses relevant to Adult Speech and Language Therapy.
* Completion of post-graduate Dysphagia training course including completion of relevant competencies.
* Completion of course in Professional Practice Education.
Desirable
* Successful completion of a professionally validated specialist course.
* MSc modules in a relevant area of practice.
* Completion of leadership courses.
* ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets.
* Member of relevant professional special interest groups/organisations.
* At least 6 months experience of independently assessing and managing swallowing difficulties.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant and recent experience working at band 5 level.
* Relevant and recent experience working in Adult Speech and Language Therapy.
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies including statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
* Experience of guideline development, implementation and audit.
* Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor.
* Recent experience of student training.
Desirable
* Experience of working at band 6 level.
* Experience of communication and swallow assessments and treatments.
* Experience of taking part in or leading on Projects / service improvements.
* Experienced in use of IT applications.
* Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support advanced clinical practice in Adult Speech and Language Therapy.
* Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working.
* Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
* Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice.
* Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity.
* Knowledge of the NHS constitution.
Desirable
* Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to Adult Speech and Language Therapy.
* Specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert Clinical practice in Adult Speech and Language Therapy.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work well within a team.
* Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
* Able to adjust style to suit the situation.
* Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations.
* Excellent analytical and reflective skills.
* Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
* Ability to concentrate and work intensely in a busy environment.
Desirable
* Motivational interviewing skills.
* Audit and critical appraisal skills.
* Ability to facilitate skills in others.
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
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