Speech and Language Therapist – Speech and Language Therapy

Job Description

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a rotational Speech and Language Therapist at Band 5 to join the Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy Service within NHSGGC on a permanent basis.

This post will initially be based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Paisley working predominantly with patients with a diagnosis of stroke. The post will focus on the assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties, supported by an excellent team of SLTs and Healthcare Support Workers who are motivated to achieve the best possible outcomes for all clients/carers. The RAH is in has excellent public transport links.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location commencing at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, rotational in Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post works 5 days over 7 with a rota for weekend and public holiday cover, with a typical shift pattern of 08.30-16.15.

Key responsibilities:

• Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including direct and indirect patient care within scope of practice.
• Assesses capacity, gains valid consent and has the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent, taking full consideration of appropriate legislation i.e. Adults with Incapacity Act
• Provides specialist advice to inform clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team. Issues discussed may be contentious, e.g., decisions as to non-oral versus oral feeding.
• Acts independently to plan, implement, evaluate, and deliver individual programmes of care to maximise the outcome of intervention, including decision-making regarding discharge from SLT caseload
• May contribute to SLT student clinical placements with support from senior staff
• Occasionally delivers training in SLT departmental and speciality team in-service training programme to promote personal and professional development explains the role of SLTs to visitors, students and volunteers and others as appropriate
• May delegate routine clinical tasks to clinical and administrative support staff
• Develops a working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and participates in local clinical audit and clinical effectiveness projects
• Uses specialist knowledge to contribute to changes in local working practices and comments on proposed service/ policy developments as appropriate
• Liaises and shares information with health and other professionals as appropriate observing data protection guidelines

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Holds 1st degree level qualification or equivalent leading to statutory Health Professions Council registration
• Requires to undertake CPD to validate Health Professions Council annual re-registration in order to practise in the NHS
• CPD portfolio contains evidence of relevant training to develop skills and knowledge, and keep up to date with new techniques to promote and maintain good practice through reading, attendance at courses, meetings and special interest groups
• Completes basic dysphagia training and meet competency level expectations
• Has knowledge of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to patient group
• Aware of and complies with national policies and procedures
• Is aware of the principles of audit
• Awareness of the roles of other professional relevant to the patient group
• Demonstrates evidence of annual programme of mandatory training e.g. CPR, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety Training
• Develops coping skills and strategies.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.