Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, welcoming team. We have fixed term (to end of March 2025) part time (0.5 WTE)18.75 hours available, for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Community Team based in Nottingham city. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality, evidence based, swallowing and communication assessments, rehabilitation and interventions, for adults with acquired disorders (such as dementias, Parkinsons, and a range of other conditions). The service provides home visits, clinic appointments, in-reach to care homes, and runs therapeutic groups including adult dysfluency, post stroke total communication skills, and a Parkinsons voice maintenance group. We also offer intensive rehabilitation programmes where appropriate, and training to care home staff and other professionals. We have regular one-to-one supervision, shadowing opportunities, we hold monthly SLT clinical meetings, are involved in SLT Clinical Excellence Networks (such as the East Midlands Progressive Neurology CEN) and offer specialist training in specific clinical interventions. Main duties of the job The SLT team work across Nottingham, supporting a wide variety of adult clients, in their own homes, community settings including clinics, care and nursing homes. We work closely with other community health and social care teams, and the voluntary sector. Our clients present with a wide range of aetiologies including stroke, end of life, dementia, neurological, mental health and respiratory conditions. The successful applicant will need to have dysphagia experience, and in addition to clinical skills, will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. You will need to be flexible, innovative, organised and keen to learn for the benefit of your clients. You will receive regular supervision and training opportunities and will be supported to develop your skills further. We liaise and meet regularly with SLT colleagues in our Community Stroke Team and Community Neurology Service, with a monthly in-service programme of clinical meetings for our continuing professional development. We are also involved in national SLT clinical excellence networks organising study days. There are many opportunities for training and development. We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, empathetic Speech and Language Therapist who shows initiative and flexibility and is an excellent team player About us We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives. CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata for part-time Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number B9826-PATF-6161 Job locations Health Centre 1 Bridgeway Centre Nottingham NG2 2JG Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose The post holder will deliver Speech and Language Therapy care in a range of community environments to adults over 18 who are presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. The team is unidisciplinary, but s/he will work with a range of other professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians, nurses and medical consultants, social workers and a range of other carers and community personnel. S/he will encounter a wide range of physically and emotionally challenging conditions in clients homes and other environments in the community. Nottingham is a culturally diverse city with many multi-ethnic, bilingual, and multi-lingual speaking communities. These may provide potential barriers to communication, which could affect delivery of client care. Speech and language therapists will need to have an awareness of, and sensitivity to, social, cultural, and economic issues. To work as a specialised clinician, acting as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adults with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders arising from complex and/or chronic problems. To work with the adult services team contributing to the planning, developing and delivering an effective and efficient service, including auditing practice. Dimensions You will be working in a variety of community settings which may include a clients own home/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatment including rehabilitation programmes for clients, carers, and families. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training. Trust and multi-agency training. Key Responsibilities Clinical Communicate highly complex and sensitive clinical information to clients, carers, and families in a clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form. Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal communication assessments, medical notes and information from other agencies and professionals. Using this information to develop and implement/provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes. Develop and deliver a range of training packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families. Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload independently. Use specialist knowledge to make sound clinical decisions/judgements following assessment of complex cases within specific specialist area. Accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries seeking more specialist advice as appropriate. Work independently within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. Plan and deliver training for other professionals related to the client group. Organise appointments and book clinics for individual and group therapy sessions. Responsible for keeping up-to-date client-based record/notes and inputting to electronic clinical information systems. Team Working Implement departmental plans and policies. Use specialist knowledge to contribute to development, evaluation and change of service/team plans and policies. Contribute to interagency/multi-disciplinary team building. Professional and Managerial To take an active role in maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, furthering specialist knowledge incorporating evidence-based practice, e.g. in-service training, reading, special interest groups and external training courses. Maintain a portfolio, which reflects personal development. To maintain and update clinical skills as agreed in an annual Performance Review and Development (PRD). Day-to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Admin, band 5 SLTs and Assistant Practitioners, as required Involved in the training of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists,students, outside agencies and parents/carers around specific specialist area. Provide advice in specialist area to more junior colleagues. Offer clinical supervision for junior members of staff. Undertake regular clinical supervision/peer supervision as identified. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder. Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose The post holder will deliver Speech and Language Therapy care in a range of community environments to adults over 18 who are presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. The team is unidisciplinary, but s/he will work with a range of other professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians, nurses and medical consultants, social workers and a range of other carers and community personnel. S/he will encounter a wide range of physically and emotionally challenging conditions in clients homes and other environments in the community. Nottingham is a culturally diverse city with many multi-ethnic, bilingual, and multi-lingual speaking communities. These may provide potential barriers to communication, which could affect delivery of client care. Speech and language therapists will need to have an awareness of, and sensitivity to, social, cultural, and economic issues. To work as a specialised clinician, acting as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adults with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders arising from complex and/or chronic problems. To work with the adult services team contributing to the planning, developing and delivering an effective and efficient service, including auditing practice. Dimensions You will be working in a variety of community settings which may include a clients own home/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatment including rehabilitation programmes for clients, carers, and families. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training. Trust and multi-agency training. Key Responsibilities Clinical Communicate highly complex and sensitive clinical information to clients, carers, and families in a clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form. Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal communication assessments, medical notes and information from other agencies and professionals. Using this information to develop and implement/provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes. Develop and deliver a range of training packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families. Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload independently. Use specialist knowledge to make sound clinical decisions/judgements following assessment of complex cases within specific specialist area. Accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries seeking more specialist advice as appropriate. Work independently within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. Plan and deliver training for other professionals related to the client group. Organise appointments and book clinics for individual and group therapy sessions. Responsible for keeping up-to-date client-based record/notes and inputting to electronic clinical information systems. Team Working Implement departmental plans and policies. Use specialist knowledge to contribute to development, evaluation and change of service/team plans and policies. Contribute to interagency/multi-disciplinary team building. Professional and Managerial To take an active role in maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, furthering specialist knowledge incorporating evidence-based practice, e.g. in-service training, reading, special interest groups and external training courses. Maintain a portfolio, which reflects personal development. To maintain and update clinical skills as agreed in an annual Performance Review and Development (PRD). Day-to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Admin, band 5 SLTs and Assistant Practitioners, as required Involved in the training of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists,students, outside agencies and parents/carers around specific specialist area. Provide advice in specialist area to more junior colleagues. Offer clinical supervision for junior members of staff. Undertake regular clinical supervision/peer supervision as identified. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) Specialist skills in dysphagia Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Good IT and presentation skills both written and verbal Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives Experience Essential Relevant post-graduate experience working autonomously in assessing and managing clients with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, such as stroke Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of goal setting Desirable Experience working as SLT in the community, including in peoples own homes and care homes Experience of group therapy for communication Experience of training other professionals or carers Experience of AAC equipment relevant to client group Experience of providing formal supervision to students and other members of an SLT team Experience of being involved in service improvement projects Special Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service Ability to work out of hours Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements. Qualifications Essential Speech & Language therapy Degree Qualification Health and Care professions council licence to practice Registered member of RCSLT Post graduate Dysphagia training Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group Desirable Advanced dysphagia training Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) Specialist skills in dysphagia Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Good IT and presentation skills both written and verbal Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Knowledge of standards of record keeping Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives Experience Essential Relevant post-graduate experience working autonomously in assessing and managing clients with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, such as stroke Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of goal setting Desirable Experience working as SLT in the community, including in peoples own homes and care homes Experience of group therapy for communication Experience of training other professionals or carers Experience of AAC equipment relevant to client group Experience of providing formal supervision to students and other members of an SLT team Experience of being involved in service improvement projects Special Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service Ability to work out of hours Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements. Qualifications Essential Speech & Language therapy Degree Qualification Health and Care professions council licence to practice Registered member of RCSLT Post graduate Dysphagia training Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group Desirable Advanced dysphagia training 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 (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. 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 Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC Address Health Centre 1 Bridgeway Centre Nottingham NG2 2JG Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)