Speech and Language Therapist
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology.New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
Are you an experienced adult Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge?
If so, then this could be the post for you….
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a positive, reliable, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapies team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be a senior figure in the team, providing the highest quality assessment and rehabilitation to inpatients with a range of cardio-thoracic conditions.You will have the opportunity to support patients on critical care as well as on our surgical and medical wards. You will be an integral member of the team and encouraged to take a lead in areas of interest, contributing to weekly ITU MDT meetings, staff and student training and influencing policies and guidelines.
We offer a responsive FEES service for all inpatients that may need this alongside a weekly video fluoroscopy clinic. Experience and competencies in instrumental assessments are essential.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We can offer you:
Opportunities to supervise junior therapists and students.- Regular exposure and opportunities to utilise competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management.
- A small but friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research.
- Regular working hours (Monday – Friday). Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore some weekend working may be required.
- The opportunity to work in an CQC rated ‘outstanding’ trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.
If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or world like to arrange an informal visit.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professional Council – Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master’s degree equivalent
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Demonstrable relevant experience post qualification, evidence of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, ideally in an acute setting.
- In-depth experience managing complex dysphagia.
- Experience of VFS and/or FEES
- Experience working with tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.
If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care.We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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