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.
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.
Main duties of the job
This post would be most suitable to therapists who have completed their Newly Qualified Practitioner framework and wishes to work some flexible sessions within our team.
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 attached the job description and person specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
- RCSLT membership
- HCPC registration
Desirable
May hold other relevant qualifications in work related topics post graduate dysphagia qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role
- Able to reflect on practice within supervision
- Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self-study
Desirable
- Knowledge of dysphagia
- Knowledge of a range of assessment materials
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives
- Knowledge of confidentiality / Caldicott / Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training.
- Experience of caseload management strategies
- Experience of liaison within the multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team
- Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations
Desirable
- Training / experience in presentation skills
- Work experience with people with communication disabilities
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies