Job summary
- Main area
- Speech And Language Therapy (SALT)
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (up until November 2025)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (full time hours and flexible working will be considered)
- Job ref
- 263-SS24-072-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walkergate Park Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/09/2024 23:59
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Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part time, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Neurological and Specialist Services at our Level 1 neurorehabilitation centre.
The base for this post will be at Walkergate Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. The post is fixed term until November 2025 to cover maternity leave. The working hours for this post are 22.5 hours per week.
Walkergate Park is one of the most advanced centres of its kind in Europe. The team has extensive experience and expertise in managing physical disabilities, neuro-behavioural, neuro-psychological, and neuro-psychiatric problems. This fully comprehensive service is delivered from state-of-the-art premises in the North East of England, purpose designed for modern rehabilitation practice. The centre provides high quality rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day patient or community basis.
Neurological Services encompass 4 dedicated inpatient wards (neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-behavioral and neuro-psychiatry) and outpatient and community services.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual, with specialist clinical experience in rehabilitation. You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy within these services, whilst providing excellent, high-quality input.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across In-patient Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry Wards as well as providing a Community Service for people with Huntington’s Disease. The Huntington’s Community Team is a Multi-disciplinary Service which involves commuting no further than 45 minutes from base.
You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex issues from a variety of settings and environments. Liaison with community teams, other organisations, families and carers will be a significant part of this role.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to speech and language therapy to other members of the team including stakeholders.
Regular support and supervision will be available and professional supervision will be provided by a Speech and Language Therapist. You will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
Working for our organisation
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals with different levels of qualifications and clinical knowledge and experience to join our team.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There may be an element of travelling involved as part of this post.
Advertising date : 22nd August 2024
Closing date : 5th September 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
Desirable criteria
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
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
- Emma Lever
- Job title
- Clinical Hub Lead for SALT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875190
- Additional information
Applicants are encouraged to contact the team prior to interview to find out more about the opportunities available.
Emma Lever, Clinical Hub Lead for Speech and Language Therapy at [email protected] or on 0191 2875183
or Fiona Johnstone, Professional Lead and Manager for Speech and Language Therapy at [email protected] or on 07976 791399 or 0191 210 6868
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