Job summary
- Main area
- SLT
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6790376
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- 拢39,205 - 拢47,084 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
We are excited to recruit a permanent full-time Band 6 Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, on the South-East London/North-West Kent border. We would consider appointing a developing Specialist SLT with the required profile and enthusiasm. 听We are situated near South-East London with good transport links, where an additional 5% high cost of living allowance applies. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, proactive and flexible team.
The post holder will be working alongside Highly Specialist SLT Team Leads, Specialist SLTs and SLT Assistants. 听There are also well established Acute, Outpatient and Macmillan teams, and excellent team administrative support.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with stroke inpatients as a member of the Stroke MDT and the dedicated stroke SLT team. 听They would provide specialist SLT management for both the acute and rehabilitation stages of stroke patients鈥 treatment. They will be competent in assessment and treatment of a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders, particularly related to stroke.听
The postholder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary stroke team where close MDT working in essential. They will contribute to service development and training including audit/SSNAP targets, and supervision of junior colleagues including SLT Assistants. 听They will be supervised by the Band 7 Stroke Lead SLT and can maintain strong supervisory links from AHP peers. 听
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you鈥檒l appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we鈥檝e achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
They will be an integral member of the Adult SLT team and will gain the opportunity to provide training to other healthcare professionals in the longer term. The successful candidates will be able to access support from lead specialist therapists in areas of stroke, dementia, palliative care, tracheostomy, voice, and head and neck cancer (via our Macmillan SLT service). There are also on-site weekly videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.
The chosen candidates will also receive excellent supervision from the well-established and well-resourced SLT team. There is access to informal and formal training and CPD opportunities, where learning and sharing is strongly encouraged. 听We strive for ongoing service development, and participation in projects and audits, and cross-discipline working is highly valued. We are passionate about our team and profession, keeping current with RCSLT activity, as well as actively raise the profile of Speech and Language Therapy via social media.
We would be very excited to welcome another passionate SLT into our team!
If you are interested in this post and would like further information, please email [email protected] or telephone 01322 428593 to discuss the post further.听We would be very pleased to hear from you.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council 鈥 Licence to Practise
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Successful completion of postgraduate training in dysphagia
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses including dysphagia
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant postgraduate experience of working with adult clients with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties
- Postgraduate experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Relevant experience in stroke and acquired neurological difficulties
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary stroke team
- Experience of giving training and presentations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of tracheostomy assessment and management
- Experience carrying out videofluoroscopy/FEES assessment including analysis and report writing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Awareness of standards of clinical record keeping
- Working knowledge of relevant procedures including (vulnerable adults, Mental Capacity Act etc.) and other legal requirements
- Working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit and their application to professional practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- George Baddeley
- Job title
- Stroke Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428593
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