21 Oct
NHS
Rotherham
Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke Therapy)
30 hr Permanent Contract
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Stroke Rehabilitation Team.
We are a compassionate team and provide high-quality person-centred rehabilitation to stroke survivors in Rotherham. We deliver this care in a consistent and organised way to maximise the potential of the service-users we support.
We are efficient and accountable, and communicate effectively with each other and our clients. We always put the stroke survivor, their carers and the people we work with, at the centre of every decision we make.
We provide a pathway of integrated care across the Stroke Recovery Unit (acute and rehab) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (early supported discharge and community stroke rehab up to 6 months). We are the only therapy team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to work in this innovative and dynamic way. Our pathway provides a seamless transfer of care for stroke survivors and their carers. Hyper-acute stroke care is delivered locally in Sheffield and Doncaster.
This provides the opportunity to work closely with our partner organisations across our integrated care system.
Our MDT includes SLTs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Support and admin staff. This skill mix enables us to offer holistic and bespoke rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
We will support the post-holder to provide high-quality assessment and therapy for service-users with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing needs. Y
You will contribute to MDT working across the pathway and be involved with supervision of staff and students.
You will receive clinical supervision and group supervision, participate in regular in-service training sessions, evidence-based practice learning groups, and be supported to further develop both leadership and MDT Stroke-specialist clinical skills.
You will contribute to the national targets associated with this specialty i.e. SSNAP.
You will also be involved in service improvement and development working closely with the Team Leaders and Clinical Lead in line with the National Stroke Service Model and the new National Clinical Guideline for Stroke.
The post holder will need to be a dysphagia trained professional and have current HCPC registration.
You will work with the team on a 0.8 WTE midweek basis and will contribute to weekend and bank holiday working alongside the multidisciplinary team on a rota basis.
You will need to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)
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.
Date posted
18 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-24-09-045A
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders displaying a high level of skill in the specialist area of stroke
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks, guidance and legislation, Professional and Clinical Guidelines, clinical governance and implications for clinical care
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in both the acute and community work environments and implications for service area
Desirable
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within Stroke Rehabilitation.
- Experience of supporting and assessing mental capacity
- Experience of providing learning and development to carers & other professionals within own work area
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to junior colleagues and supporting their development
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital and community settings
- Evidence of development and supervision
- students
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
- Experience of managing patients who have a tracheostomy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support accurate clinical care eg: SystmOne & Meditech (electronic patient record systems [EPRs])
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and intervention justification to a specialist level
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of virtual consultation platforms (e.g.,: AccuRx, Attend Anywhere, MS Teams)
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients/clients,
- relative/carers and staff.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels
- Able to demonstrate negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post-graduate dysphagia or equivalent relevant experience particularly in the area of stroke
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Stroke
Desirable
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Membership of RCSLT
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapeutic options for treating communication and/or swallowing disorders displaying a high level of skill in the specialist area of stroke
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national legislation frameworks, guidance and legislation, Professional and Clinical Guidelines, clinical governance and implications for clinical care
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in both the acute and community work environments and implications for service area
Desirable
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within Stroke Rehabilitation.
- Experience of supporting and assessing mental capacity
- Experience of providing learning and development to carers & other professionals within own work area
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to junior colleagues and supporting their development
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital and community settings
- Evidence of development and supervision
- students
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
- Experience of managing patients who have a tracheostomy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support accurate clinical care eg: SystmOne & Meditech (electronic patient record systems [EPRs])
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and intervention justification to a specialist level
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of virtual consultation platforms (e.g.,: AccuRx, Attend Anywhere, MS Teams)
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients/clients,
- relative/carers and staff.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels
- Able to demonstrate negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post-graduate dysphagia or equivalent relevant experience particularly in the area of stroke
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Stroke
Desirable
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Membership of RCSLT
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