09 Oct
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury
Job description
Job summary
Due to new funding we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist / s to develop the critical care service across both Royal Shrewsbury (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) sites.
We have WTE roles available and can support part time working. The current critical care units are comprised of 8 ITU and 6 HDU beds at the RSH site, and 6 ITU and 5 HDU beds at the PRH site.
The case mix of the RSH Unit is slightly more surgical than the average District General Hospital Critical Care unit, as the majority of major elective and emergency surgical admissions occur on the Shrewsbury site.
The case mix of the PRH Unit is slightly more medical than the average DGH Critical Care unit,
due to the absence of emergency general surgical admissions at Telford.
As part of the Trust's Hospital Transformation Programme, the Critical Care Unit eventually will be solely situated at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with all emergency and acute services.
This post will join other Allied Health Professionals already working on the critical care unit including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, assistants and a tracheostomy practitioner.
This post will support the development of patient clinical pathways as part of the MDT and keep abreast with latest evidence based practice.
The post holder / s will be expected to drive service development for Speech and Language Therapy and support more junior staff to develop their clinical expertise in this area.
The post holder will have clinical experience in critical care and of successful implementation of service improvement in previous roles.
Development of specific clinical competencies tracheostomy can be supported for the right candidate if required. This role will be supported with their clinical learning and development by our new Band 8a Instrumental Assessment & Complex Dysphagia SLT.
Main duties of the job
To lead and provide expert SLT care to patient in Critical Care units and to follow patients onto the ward as appropriate.
To provide swallowing and communication assessment for all patients with a new tracheostomy, including those who are mechanically ventilated, as per GPICS standards To provide timely assessment of all critically ill patients who have communication and / or swallowing difficulties as per GPICS standards To provide support and education to colleagues both within and outside of the unit.
To demonstrate evidence of clinical expertise in this field and working to evidence based practice
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day.
Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most : our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement,
come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for the details of main duties pertaining to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC acknowledged qualification in SLT
- HCPC registered
Desirable
Critical care qualification or MSc modules relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in this clinical area
- Evidence of teaching and presentation experience
- Experience in audit and outcome measures
Desirable
Working within MDT teams influencing service delivery
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD
- Evidence of implementing service development initiatives
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based practice
- Demonstrates advanced clinical skill and clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of working to national and local drivers for this clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise workload under pressure
- Excellent communication skills in a variety of modalities