Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a newly/recently qualified Speech & Language Therapist to gain experience working within the Speech and Language Therapy service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a permanent, full time role, working on the acute wards across the Northern General Hospital, Royal Hallamshire and Weston Park Hospitals. You will be working as part of the well-established multi-disciplinary teams in the hospital and provide assessment, advice and therapy to in-patients with swallowing and communication difficulties. Speech & Language Therapy within STH NHS FT offers an excellent and well-established mentoring and support system. As part of a large team, clinical support is available through regular clinical meetings, team meetings, peer review and through a range of working models such as co-working and group therapy. Specialist support is available from many specialisms such as Dysphagia, Voice, Head & Neck Cancer and Research. The SLT service across both the acute and community teams in STH has approximately 55 staff (47 therapists, 7 assistants and 4 secretarial staff) (41.23wte). The SLT teams are highly motivated to provide a quality service to their patients, they are research active and embrace innovation. The service has established processes for supervision and supports personal and professional development. Main duties of the job To undertake the assessment, diagnosis and management of clients on his/her caseload according to need, including the development and implementation of appropriate care plans / programmes of care. To ensure that clients / carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible. To provide appropriate and timely advice to referral agents and others, in line with the HCPC Standards of Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency. To adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic contexts. To employ clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8417-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent qualification Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise Desirable Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Negotiation and problem-solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills, and commitment to CPD Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Desirable Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level Experience of working with SLT clients Desirable Post graduate training in dysphagia Personal Qualitieis Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills Good organisational skills Ability to be a good team member Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent qualification Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise Desirable Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Negotiation and problem-solving skills Good analytical and reflection skills, and commitment to CPD Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Desirable Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate / post-graduate level Experience of working with SLT clients Desirable Post graduate training in dysphagia Personal Qualitieis Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills Good organisational skills Ability to be a good team member 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)