Job summary
- Main area
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed Term 9 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 26.25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 427-6397700
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal United Hospitals Bath
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Speech and Language Therapy team at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Clinical Specialist SLT to join us on 9-month fixed month contract to cover maternity leave.
We currently have funding for 0.7WTE however would welcome interest from SLTs looking for full time or flexible working arrangements. We would also be interested in hearing from experienced Band 6 SLTs seeking an opportunity to develop their career further.
This post is suitable for an SLT with extensive experience in working with adults in an acute setting and will involve a range of leadership activities. Our values; Everyone Matters, Working Together, Making a Difference, represent our aspiration for the type of hospital we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Main duties of the job
We are a dynamic SLT team, with new and ongoing projects, monthly CPD (continuing professional development) sessions and support for progression of competencies. We have established weekly video-fluoroscopy and FEES clinics (Fibre-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing service) to support timely instrumental assessment to our inpatient caseload.
In this role you will be working across multiple different specialities including Respiratory, Older Person's Unit, Haematology and Oncology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgery, and Medicine. You will also be required to provide support to the Acute Stroke, Neurology wards and the Intensive Care Unit as needed.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
- Registered with Health Professions Council.
- Recognised post-grad dysphagia qualification.
- Level 2 video-fluoroscopy competencies or above.
Desirable criteria
- FEES Competencies
- Tracheostomy Competencies (RCSLT)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a specialist SLT in the acute adult population.
- Demonstrable ability to be a good team leader for an acute SLT team.
- Experience and understanding of dysphagia theory and knowledge of evidence-base for therapy.
Desirable criteria
- Experience teaching VFS competencies to junior SLTs.
- Experience working at a clinical specialist level in the acute adult population
Values
Essential criteria
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Skills in handling adults with disabilities including oral examinations and oral care.
- Good critical thinking skills including analytical and reflection skills.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to recognise individual team member characteristics and provide support and teaching in a way that maximises their potential.
- Experience supporting the team when dealing with patient/carer complex scenarios.
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
- Scott Buxton
- Job title
- Interim Head of Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
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