Job summary
Employer heading
Bank Speech and Language Therapist (RA)
Band 5
City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.
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.
Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.
A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923.
Job overview
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 [email protected]
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
- RCSLT membership
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- May hold other relevant qualifications in work related topics e.g. post graduate dysphagia qualification.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
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
- Anna Ray
- Job title
- Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 335165
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