We are delighted to be able to advertise a new post within our Speech and Language Therapy Service at GOSH.

We are looking to appoint an experienced clinical expert to join our Surgical Speech and Hearing Team. The successful candidate will be recognised as a clinical expert in the assessment and management of communication disorders including speech, voice, resonance and breathing. They will have knowledge and skills in the instrumental methods that support both assessment and intervention in this caseload. Referrals are through surgical pathways, including ENT, Complex Airway, Cleft, Plastics and Maxillofacial. Knowledge of Functional Neurological Disorders is also relevant. We are keen to attract both those with previous experience of work with CYP and those who may be wishing to transfer their skills from the adult sector. You will have a proven track record of supervising staff, and of project management and transformation. You will work collaboratively to coordinate expert and efficient clinical care across the surgical speech specialities with direct management support from the Team Leader for Surgical Speech Services.

Closing date for applications: 26th August 24

Interviews: 4th September 24 (Great Ormond Street Hospitals Main Campus)

Main duties of the job

• To provide a very high level specialist speech and language therapy service consisting of assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and management for in and out patients with communication and airway difficulties arising from a wide range of rareand unusual medical conditions. This is often within the context of multidisciplinary team setting, including attendance at case planning meetings and joint clinics.
• To take on a leadership role within a designated area of the S& LT Surgical Speechand Hearing Service, supporting the team lead to provide a high quality, evidence based service. This will include identifying areas for service development and implementing change
• To work as an independent practitioner accessing the Department's supervision system, and seeking and maintaining peer support from other specialist practitioners in line with Clinical Governance and professional guidelines
• To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports to the Team Leader/Clinical Expert
• To present the specialist subject in an evidenced based framework and at an appropriate level to a wide range of audiences (e.g. parents, teachers, medical colleagues, Allied Health Professionals, consumer groups) in consultation with the team leader/clinical expert
• To initiate, plan and implement research, development and audit activities in conjunction with the Team Leader, Head of Speech and Language Therapy and the multi-disciplinary tea

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualifying Degree or equivalent
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Recognised postgraduate courses/training in communication difficulties associated with voice, complex airway and head and neck surgical interventions (Adults and/or Paeds)
• Health Professions Council license to practice
• Basic level dysphagia competencies
• Training in clinical and student supervision

Desirable

• Post accreditation Master's Degree
• Formal Leadership Training

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of children presenting with communication difficulties arising from complex voice and head and neck disorders e.g. structural AND neurological changes and complex airway.
• Evidence of providing SLT interventions for children/young people/adults with structural and/or functional neurological communication challenges who are under a head and neck team.
• Evidence of applying service improvement/research methodologies to clinical practice
• Experience in student clinical supervision
• Experience of interdisciplinary team working
• Experience of using informal and formal speech, voice and language assessment techniques and tools for children across a range of age groups.
• Evidence of Level B EDS competencies and application within clinical practice to either adults and/or CYP.
• Evidence of teaching SLTs and other professions
• Knowledge of a broad range communication assessment tools relevant to caseload.
• Knowledge of the impact of cultural issues for SLTs working with this caseload

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of Instrumental Diagnostics and their Interpretation in the relevant caseload.
• Evidence of Basic level tracheostomy competencies and application within clinical practice.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to modify communication skills and style to meet the needs of the communication partner, sometimes in challenging and stressful situations.
• Experience of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of complex communication disorders
• Skills in communicating outcomes of assessment and management plans to relevant internal and external professionals e.g. paediatricians, schools, speech and language therapists, play workers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments and other needs.
• Demonstrable expert specialist skills in the management of communication problems related to people with complex special needs.
• Basic level competencies in the assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of feeding and communication disorders and supporting colleagues with these situations
• Highly developed negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills
• High level verbal and written presentation skills
• Demonstrable self-organisational skills, including prioritisation of the caseload
• Skills in motivating clients/carers to engage in the therapeutic process
• Skilled in the use of the instrumental speech diagnostics
• Skilled in the application of assessment and treatment methods appropriate for children and or young adults presenting with Organic and Functional Neurological Voice, Speech and Airway disorders
• Sound knowledge of IT packages, including use of Microsoft Office software
• Presentation skills training and experience in presenting to large mixed audiences

Desirable

• Skills in leading on aspects of service delivery e.g. service transformation, audit and evaluation, liaison with internal and external stakeholders and the supervision and management of staff.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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