Speech and Language Therapist - NHS - ref. g87837423
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We have an exciting new post for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service works with clients with a learning disability and covers South Derbyshire area. This post will include community and day centre visits as well as working from home and from a base.
We are a small, friendly and supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists who keep in regular contact with eachother. As a member of the team you will have access to regular caseload and clinical supervision, plus an annual appraisal that supports you to plan and achieve goals from your own Personal Development Plan.There are opportunities to explore different specialist areas within the LD team and continue your professional development by shadowing others and attending training courses or clinical excellent networks.
Main duties of the job
As a team we work with people with a learning disability over the age of 18 years. We take a person centred approach and our focus is to provide high quality communication and dysphagia assessment and intervention to our clients (and support those closest to them).
You will be working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team alongside Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Counsellors, Therapy Assistants, Psychiatrists, carers and family members.
As a band 5 you we will support you to hold your own clinical caseload and work both as a team and independently. Knowledge and skills in learning disabilities is advantageous. You should have willingness to enhance your skills in dysphagia management.
The successful candidate will need to have means of transport to cover the different community localities in South Derbyshire area including Derby City, Amber Valley, Erewash and Swadlincote.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those of the DHCFT trust.
If you have excellent communication skills, a willingness to be flexible and a commitment to delivering high quality person-centred, evidence based care then we would like to hear from you. We welcome applications from those who are newly qualified or from therapists currently working with other client groups who wish to move into this field.We are able to offer further external dysphagia training for those who are not formally trained in this area.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
The successful candidate will:
Provide a clinical service to adults with learning disabilities.
To carry out comprehensive communication assessments of clients/ environments using a range of observational and formal tools:
- In order to provide appropriate and effective intervention
- To inform others and facilitate a holistic approach
- To evaluate and measure outcomes.
To provide dysphagia assessment and interventions for adults with learning disabilities.
To provide person centred goal directed interventions (through one to one, group, and Consultancy Model).
To work in collaboration within the team around a client including family, carers and colleagues from a range of professions and agencies health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
Person specification
Attainments and qualifications
Essential criteria- Recognised SLT qualification
- HCPC registration
- Member of RCSLT
- Completion of dysphagia competencies up to level B
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with people with speech, language and communication needs
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
- Experience of working with people with eating and drinking and swallowing difficulties
- Experience of MDT working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of using formal and informal SLT assessments
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.