Job Overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at the Royal United Bath Hospitals (RUH) for a suitably experienced speech and language therapist to join our very supportive and dynamic SLT team. The post will lead on the provision of SLT stroke services to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties admitted to our acute stroke ward ward.
You will work alongside other highly specialist SLT staff within Neurology, General Medicine , Critical Care and Head & Neck Cancer and have access to regular videofluoroscopy & FEES clinics with the chance to further develop and enhance and develop your existing specialist skills. We have regular training and development opportunities as well as a supervision and appraisal system.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to autonomously clinically lead and provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to stroke inpatients as part of the wider adult stroke service. You will also be part of a dedicated core stroke multidisciplinary team who will lead the development and delivery of a high-quality Acute Service for adults admitted to the stroke service.
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
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
- Registered with Health Professions Council.
- Recognised post-grad dysphagia qualification
Desirable criteria
- FEES Competencies
- Tracheostomy Competencies (RCSLT)
- RCSLT member
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a specialist SLT in the acute adult stroke 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.
- Awareness of stroke national guidelines and frameworks
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.
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
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
- B7 SLT Stroke Job Description (PDF, 166.8KB)
- B7 SLT Stroke Person Spec (PDF, 248.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Emily Parker / Lynne Clark Job title B7 Highly Specialist SLT & B8 Clinical lead Email address emily.parker11@nhs.net Telephone number 01923217477 Additional information
Emily Parker 01923217477
Admin office 01225821241
lynne.clark17@nhs.net
