Speech and Language Therapist - Rotational
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
Students who are graduating this summer are welcome to apply!
Are you looking for your first post as a Qualified SLT but not sure what client group you want to work with? Would you like to have the opportunity to consolidate your skills and complete your NQP competencies in a supportive environment? Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision, support to attend relevant CENs and external training opportunities? If so, East Sussex may have the opportunity you are looking for. We are looking for a newly qualified SLT to join our team.
East Sussex is an exciting place to live with cosmopolitan Brighton, London and Europe within easy reach. The Sunshine coast is beautifully tranquil and for the more adventurous the Downs offer hiking, mountain biking and paragliding!
We provide weekly support sessions, monthly Clinical Forums, regular Band 5 support group and regular Clinical Supervision, our Band 5 rotation posts will provide opportunities to work in various settings such as community, acute care and hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation for stroke. Each rotation will give you the chance to take on new responsibilities and challenges whilst being supported to develop clinically.
Our aim is to ensure our team have the right skills to see the right people at the right time and we invest in our staff to achieve this. We are proactive in research and service development and staff are encouraged to attend postgraduate courses/ RCSLT CENs. Temporary accommodation may be available and there are good social facilities within the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
* Health Professionals Council – Licence to practice
* Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
* Completed RCSLT dysphagia competencies to Foundation Practitioner level
Experience
* Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
* Undergraduate experience of adult dysphagia
* Volunteer/assistant experience with adults who have communication/swallowing difficulties
Knowledge
* Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
* Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
* Knowledge of record keeping standards
* Knowledge of systmone
Skills/Abilities
* Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
* Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
Other
* Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
* Car driver - to be able to move between locations in a cost effective and timely manner
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
* The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
* Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
* Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
* Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
* Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
* Safe
* Effective
* Caring
* Responsive
* Well led
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name: Laura Jones Job title: Head of Service - Speech and Language Therapy Email address: laura.jones39@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 131 5318
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