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    Community Speech and Language Therapist- Band 6 - Luton, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Luton, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Job overview

    Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist : Luton community, outpatient and domiciliary team

    Looking for a team that helps you THRIVE? At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our values underpin everything we do, allowing us to achieve our vision - to attract the best people, value and develop them, so the teams they work in deliver outstanding care. Recruitment based on our values, allows us to find the very best people.

    The SLT department are a welcoming team working across acute and community, mindfully and collaboratively, being well-organised, professional, and supportive, achieving the best possible outcomes. Sharing learning we support each other to develop, innovate and learn. We would love to hear from candidates already working within this clinical area and those keen to develop their skills.

    You can look forward to:

  • A well-established, growing team of SLTs dedicated to supporting staff, encouraging career development.
  • 2 week induction programme, including mandatory training.
  • Clinical supervision and appraisal.
  • Friendly colleagues with a of specialist knowledge and expertise, open to new ideas or perspectives.
  • Opportunities for external & regular internal CPD
  • Access to Videofluoroscopy.
  • Encouragement to lead on quality improvement projects

    • Main duties of the job

    Be responsible for the delivery of specialist speech and language therapy input to appropriate adults across community settings including domiciliary visits and care homes. You will identify, assess and diagnose communication/swallowing impairments and formulate evidence based therapy plans for effective treatment.

    Case management and provision of specialist Speech & Language Therapy using models of best practice to assess the client's needs, and provide care planning, therapy, advice and support for the patient.

    Provide support & training to those within the community team and the wider SLT team as well as promoting and educating the wider MDT on SLT matters.

    Take a key role in the Videofluoroscopy service upon completion of MBSImP competencies, with support from other MBSImP competent therapists.

    Be responsible for the supervision of Band 5 SLTs, support practitioners, students and volunteers.

    About us

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

    You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career.

    We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

    Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

    All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

    Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see Job Description and Person Specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
  • Basic post graduate training in dysphagia
  • Relevant post registration training in specialist area
  • HCPC registration

    • Desirable

  • Training in supervision
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of complex assessment and intervention for adults with communication disorders and swallowing problems associated with a wide range of conditions
  • Well established experience in a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to the specialist area
  • Demonstrates knowledge of legislation and national policies and procedures which are relevant to clinical practice.
  • Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in community setting and lone working
  • Involvement in service improvement/evaluation via clinical audit
  • Involvement in service improvement and evaluation via project management or clinical audit
  • Previous experience in Videofluoroscopy

    • Personal skills

    Essential

  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates good negotiation skills Able to disseminate complex information to others Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others in formal and informal environments Able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding Well organised methods of working Good time management Good record keeping
  • Able to disseminate complex information to others
  • Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others in formal and informal environments
  • Able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
  • Well organised methods of working
  • Good time management and record keeping
  • Ability to facilitate projects and initiatives
  • Ability to work within the Trusts policies or data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
  • Ability to keep accurate records and notes
  • Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
  • Able to cope with difficult situations, and communicate information sensitively
  • Able to recognise potential breakdown and conflict and to seek advice and support as necessary to resolve it
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to adapt to the needs of a changing diverse environment
  • Demonstrates self-awareness, and ability to seek appropriate support
  • Able to respond appropriately to pressure
  • Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to the specialist area
  • In depth knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
  • Demonstrates knowledge of legal requirements, national policies and procedures which may affect practice
  • Clear understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit to monitor and improve service

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around SLT and NHS developments
  • Knowledge of service improvement techniques change management

    • Other

    Essential

  • Competent IT skills
  • Ability to cope working in a stressful and unpredictable environment requiring intense periods of concentration and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
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