Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Starting time is flexible, hours over 5 working days per week.)
- Job ref
- 279-6394391-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Speech & Language Therapist
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new or recently qualified graduate to join the Speech & Language Therapy service within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This position will support inpatients with communication and/or swallowing disorders within the Stroke Unit and across acute wards within St Richards Hospital. Opportunities to complete NQP competencies will be available.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment, management and therapeutic input to stroke and acute patients.
Working within an Acute Speech & Language Therapy team as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will be expected to liaise with external services within the local health economy to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you enjoy the busy working environment of the acute hospital and are passionate about patient care, then this post may be for you.
Applications are invited from newly or recently qualified Speech & Language Therapists.
We will also consider an established Speech & Language Therapist who would be new to working within adult services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised degree or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated undergraduate or postgraduate experience of working in hospital setting with MDT team
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of clinical governance for safe service delivery
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication impairment.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and evidence of dysphagia competencies - assessment, management and therapeutic interventions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ryan De-Vall
- Job title
- Principal Speech & Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831477
- Additional information
Please contact via email or by telephone. We are also happy to provide a pre-interview tour of the hospital and an opportunity to meet the Speech & Language Therapy team.
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