Job summary
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent offer assessment and treatment to adult patients who have communication and / or swallowing difficulties in community locations such as the person's own home. We offer dysphagia, communication and voice assessment and intervention. We have strong leadership and an ethos of compassionate management.
Do you want a unique opportunity to make a difference?
We have an exciting role for a Band 6 SLT in North Staffordshire working in an established team in specialist clinical areas of:
- Huntington's Disease dysphagia and communication within a neuropsychiatric MDT
- Mental Health dysphagia and communication within an inpatient setting
- Adult Learning Disabilities dysphagia and communication within a supportive Community Learning Disability Team
The role is 22.5 hours per week and while this sounds like a complex role in part time hours, the caseloads are small and achievable with flexibility around timetables, and a lot of friendly support around the work.
The role is initially fixed term for 12 months, but this is likely to be possible to extend, should all parties feel that this is agreeable.
Main duties of the job
What we'd ask of you
We are looking for an independently practicing clinician who is enthusiastic and highly motivated. We'd expect you to be happy to travel to see people in a location which suits them best, be great at engaging with the people who use the service and their families, and to be happy to offer face to face appointments and telephone calls.
You will need to have the following skills or experience:
Be a registered Speech and Language Therapist
Be an independently practicing dysphagia clinician
A willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
A willingness to attend Clinical Excellence Networks relevant to the post
About us
What can we offer?
We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:
20% protected time each week for supervisions, CPD, self-directed learning or project work.
Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate master degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews.
Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum.
A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area.
Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants.
The opportunity to be autonomous in your own clinic diary and flexible working arrangements.
An NHS trust with a great ethos of caring for staff and patients, and a strong commitment to embracing EDI values.
A team of SLTs with experience where you can be yourself with non-judgemental positive regard offered to you without question.
For the right candidate, we would consider a relocation package to help you move to Staffordshire (terms and conditions apply).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS Attached
What Staffordshire can offer?
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent is a large geographic area. There are rural and urban areas, people from a range of socio-economic backgrounds and true multicultural communities. This presents excellent opportunities for CPD, expanding clinical knowledge / skills and varied, stimulating work.
The region is vibrant and undergoing major regeneration in areas such as Stoke on Trent. During the current economic climate associated with the cost of living, Staffordshire has a lower cost of living and an affordable housing market. There are excellent transport links to scenic countryside and neighbouring cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham; there are places of historic interest; a lively cultural scene; and great schools for those with families.
With all of this in mind, the West Midlands was recently voted the second best place to live in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
- Post qualification courses in communication disorders
- Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
- Assessment and management of routine dysphagia
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre
Dawlish Drive
Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent
ST2 0EU