Job summary
Are you an experienced adult Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge or an exciting secondment opportunity?
Would you like to use or develop skills in critical care, tracheostomy management and instrumental swallow assessments?
If so, then this could be the post for you....
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a positive, reliable, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapies team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be a senior figure in the team, providing the highest quality assessment and rehabilitation to inpatients with a range of cardio-thoracic conditions. You will have the opportunity to support patients on critical care as well as on our surgical and medical wards. You will be an integral member of the team and encouraged to take a lead in areas of interest, contributing to weekly ITU MDT meetings, staff and student training and influencing policies and guidelines.
We offer a responsive FEES service for all inpatients that may need this alongside a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic. Ideally, you would have experience and competencies in instrumental assessments however this is not essential, and training and supervision can be provided.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer you:
Regular clinical supervision from your band 7 and 8a colleagues. Opportunities to supervise junior therapists and students.
Regular exposure and opportunities to develop competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management.
A small but friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research.
Regular working hours (Monday Friday). Weekend and bank holiday working not required.
The opportunity to work in an CQC rated outstanding trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.
If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or world like to arrange an informal visit.
Flexible working and secondments will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professional Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, ideally in an acute setting.
- In-depth experience managing complex dysphagia.
Desirable
- Experience of VFS and/or FEES
- Experience working with tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool
L14 3PE