An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative and passionate team working in the elderly care homes in Rotherham. Our service is a true MDT, working closely together to improve the lives of residents in care homes. Our MDT comprises of nursing and therapy colleagues and we work collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our patients. While your caseload will be largely managed autonomously, you will join a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the team who will provide supervision and support. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a passion for improving the lives of older people.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would take on an existing position working clinically with patients with swallow and communication problems. They would also have the opportunity to work with care home staff to improve the quality of care in care homes through both training and project work

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• SLT experience of which working with an adult caseload
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of supervising and training others
• Experience of both in-patient and out-patient and community settings including dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience of close MDT working
• Experience with acquired communication disorders

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification
• Independent working and experience with Dysphagia according to RCLST Dysphagia Competencies

Desirable

• Attendance at further courses/study day
• Registration with RCSLT

knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating Acquired Communication Disorders displaying a high level of skill in specialist areas
• Knowledge of how dysphagia presents and impacts on a range of adult acquired disorders, including dementia, and an awareness of management, treatment and therapeutic options
• Strong sense of what the SLT role brings to a diverse MDT and a sound understanding of other MDT roles
• Knowledge of accountability and efficacy including practices for evaluating outcomes e.g. care aims

Desirable

• Knowledge of RCSLT policies and protocols
• Knowledge of NHS modernisation issues

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

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