13 Oct
City Health Care Partnership
Kingston upon Hull
Job description
Job summary
Do you want to work on the bank in a friendly, supportive and forward thinking department?
Our team works across Hull and East Yorkshire providing adult speech and language therapy across a number of community settings including community inpatient units, specialist multi disciplinary stroke services, community clinics and domiciliary visits.
Our service sees clients with a range of conditions including neurological disorders, voice difficulties, stammering, frailty and respiratory conditions.
There is excellent admin support and established caseload management processes in the team to support staff.
Main duties of the job
If you have a particular interest in working within a specific clinical area please let us know and we can see what we would be able to offer.
Sessions would be offered according to your competency level. You will be supported by senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of stroke, voice, dysfluency, dysphagia and aphasia.
For further information please contact Anna Ray, Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy on 01482 335165 or email
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens.
Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s)
equivalent to post graduate diploma level
- Postgraduate Dysphagia qualification and / or evidence of competence at the specialist level on the RCSLT Dysphagia competencies
- Current HCPC professional registration
- Current RCSLT membership
Desirable
Leadership qualification / equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
- Full understanding / application of relevant clinical practice / standards / audit within identified clinical area
- Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
- Evidence of undertaking audits / surveys
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group / network, locally or regionally
- Develop to advanced / expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of multi-agency / professional working
- Experience of case load management within specialist service area
- Evidence of promoting / supporting active patient / relative involvement / participation
Desirable
- Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
- Presentation skills / training experience