Job summary
Employer heading
Rotational Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
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Job overview
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team within NELFT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual to join our friendly department as part of our band 5 rotation scheme on a permanent contract.
The post holder will work within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team and have the opportunity to provide an effective service to patients across NELFT community sites, including the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to gain new skills and experience, and work in an exciting and dynamic team. They will be working with a range of medical conditions and assessing and treating adult patients with acquired disorders of communication and/or swallowing. They will have a key role in working closely with other MDT staff to ensure holistic patient care. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good time management and prioritisation skills.
Adult Speech and Language Therapy are a respected and integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, with a positive record of developing innovative and patient centred services. The service runs weekly community videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics, and a monthly joint voice/swallowing clinic with ENT. The team recently set up a student supported Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programme and has pioneered the provision of laryngectomy care in the community during the pandemic. Clinical support will be provided by the Band 6/7 and Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapists. CPD is actively supported through regular clinical supervision, appraisals and excellent training opportunities. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in service development initiatives.
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Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NELFT has a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. We offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, and family friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme and lease car scheme. We offer an established preceptorship programme to all newly qualified clinicians. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional development of our staff.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- HCPC State registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Show active interest in continuing professional development in line with RCSLT guidelines
- Evidence of being self-motivated to remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Post qualification in dysphagia
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working with adults at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Working collaboratively with carers and other professionals
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and using specialist equipment
- Experience of working with patients with dysphagia
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of relevant assessments and treatment techniques
Other
Essential criteria
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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
- Michelle Coleman
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Adult Speech & Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 300 1903
- Additional information
@NELFTAdultSLT
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