Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work in the community CPFT Speech and Language Therapy Team. This post would suit a current Band 5 therapist who is dysphagia trained, and the candidate would be supported to develop into a band 6 role. Development would include training in line management and supervision and LSVT.

The post holder will work in the Peterborough area alongside colleagues, providing input to patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The successful applicant will join a friendly, innovative team of therapists and clinical assistants. The team meet regularly for meetings and the post holder will receive regular line management and clinical supervision.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

• The post holder will work independently, providing speech and language therapy input to patients on an outpatient and domiciliary basis and input to the community hospital wards, providing a high standard of quality clinical care.
• The post will involve working with patients with communication impairment, dysphagia and could also include some voice work, with an opportunity to deliver LSVT to suitable patients.
• The team are currently redesigning the pathway for patients with Parkinsons disease and the post holder may be able to participate in this work.
• Independently assess, differential diagnose and develop and implement specialist care programmes for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing needs in the in-patient/day rehab/outpatient and domiciliary settings.
• Work effectively within the integrated care team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies.
• Ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to the prioritisation and triage of patients within clinical pathways.
• Provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, about changes involving current care plans, patients' progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.
• Work with clinical assistants within the team, delegating work in line with clinical competencies and providing clinical supervision and support for assistants.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community.

These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

In line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country. Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation. All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC.

If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.