Speech and Language Therapist

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 Band 5 speech and language therapist rotational posts based at The Royal Derby Hospital.

There are opportunities for 2 x substantive posts and a 12 month 0.6WTE fixed term contract.

We are looking for a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.

We can offer robust support and supervision to newly qualified SLTs and in-house dysphagia training which would be completed in the first few months of appointment.

PLEASE STATE IN YOUR APPLICATION WHETHER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A FULL TIME SUBSTANTIVE POSITION OR THE 0.6WTE PART TIME FIXED TERM CONTRACT. THERE MAY BE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO BE EXTENDED.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity for an SLT to be part of a 9 month rotational role. The rotation includes ENT outpatients, acute inpatients, acute stroke, stroke rehab, neuro rehab and outpatient rehab.

We are looking for HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapists or a graduate with registration imminent or applied for with an interest in working with adults with acquired neurological and related conditions in community environments,

Applications from SLTs with skills in dysphagia management are particularly welcomed.

You will be confident in your abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with assessment and therapeutic experience and ideally some dysphagia management skills in this area.

You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

Working for our organisation

We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of more than 90 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS: Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
• HCPC registered or applied for.
• Registered member of RCSLT

• Post grad certificate in dysphagia management

Experience & Knowledge

• Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
• In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.

• Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Good presentation skills, written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions

• Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
• Experience of coaching/mentoring others
• Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1. To get the basics right
2. To act with compassion and respect
3. To make a difference
4. To value and develop teamwork
5. To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

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 protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.