B6 Speech & Language Therapist

37.5hours per week

Post 1: Permanent Rotational

Post 2: Permanent Rotational

Post 3: Rotational 1 Year Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave

As a result of internal promotion and creation of new posts, we have some exciting opportunities for band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our innovative and supportive team working with adults in rotational posts in a variety of acute and community settings of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to consolidate skills and knowledge with a range of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties on a rotational basis across acute and community services in West Suffolk. Each rotation will give you the opportunity with support as required to develop a wide knowledge base and a range of skills within the field of adult acquired disorders.

You will work closely with our team of Speech and Language Therapists and as part of the multidisciplinary team at West Suffolk Hospital and the Disability Resource Centre. Senior colleagues will support your learning and development.

Main duties of the job

To fulfil the role of senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will have experience of working in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of dysphagia and communication impairments in the hospital and/or community setting. You will have an opportunity to become competent in instrumental assessment of swallow (videofluoroscopy and FEES. You will display excellent communication, training, organisational and teamwork skills. You will also participate in provision of student placements and clinical supervision of junior colleagues.

West Suffolk SALT is a growing team which is fully integrated across hospital and community services embedded within therapy services. We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice which is demonstrated through regular departmental and joint training sessions, the employment of new initiatives and the constant review and improvement of the service.

Applicants must have current HCPC and RCSLT registration and be able to show evidence of CPD.

Bury St Edmunds is a historic town with modern leisure facilities and a good mix of housing is available. The town has excellent transport links with easy road and rail access.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached to view full main responsibilities.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• oRCSLT recognised degree or equivalent.
• oEligible for registered membership of RCSLT.
• oHPC membership.
• oIndependent Dysphagia Practitioner.

Desirable

• oRelevant postgraduate short courses

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in an acute hospital and / or community environment.
• oExperience of working with stroke patients
• oExperience of working as part of a MDT and liaising with other agencies.
• oPortfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post.
• oIndependent bedside assessment of dysphagia.
• oDifferential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies
• oExperience of case conferences.
• oExperience of independent case management.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in various clinical settings.
• oExperience of supervising staff
• oExperience of facilitating mental capacity assessments.
• oInvolvement in audit/clinical governance within SALT
• oExperience of working with pts with voice disorders

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of evidence based practice in relation to swallowing and communication disorders.
• oSpecialist knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation.
• oKnowledge of respiratory conditions and their effect on swallowing and current approaches to assessment and treatment
• oDetailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the swallow to synthesise and collate information from cranial nerve assessment and bedside assessment of the swallow to form hypothesise regarding patient status.
• oKnowledge of videofluoroscopy analyse images and prepare detailed specialist reports with support.
• oAn ability to develop and deliver work programmes for individuals and groups.
• oKnowledge and use of outcome measures.
• oCommunication/interpersonal skills
• oExcellent organisational and administrative skills, including word processing.
• oTeaching and training other staff
• oAbility to manage operational aspects of the acute service in absence of senior clinicians as requested.
• oKnowledge of changes in the NHS and current legislation.

Desirable

• oAbility to manage tracheostomy dependent patients independently.
• oCompletion of videofluoroscopy competencies to allow for independent practice in clinics.
• oKnowledge of FEES.
• oAttendance in MDT voice clinics
• oAttendance at specialist voice SIGs/courses
• oSpecialist knowledge of voice disorders + current approaches to assessment, diagnosis and therapy.
• oKnowledge of swallowing in critical care dependent patients.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oDeveloped critical appraisal skills, with insight into own strengths and weaknesses and development.
• oCommitted to personal development.
• oFlexible approach to working hours and duties.
• oProblem solving skills
• oAbility to pass knowledge and skills on to others.
• oAble to maintain judgement under pressure.
• oArrive and leave promptly and work effectively during agreed hours.

Desirable

• oAbility to travel to different venues as requested.

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

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