Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy - Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation.
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 279-7474100-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke & Rehabilitation
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new graduate or current band 5 wishing to gain experience in an adult acute stroke and rehabilitation setting, to join the Speech and Language Therapy service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fixed term position and will support in-patients with communication and swallowing disorders within acute stroke and rehabilitation beds at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, including Donald Wilson Neurological Rehabilitation Centre.
There may also be opportunities for you to work as part of our cross site acute service at Worthing Hospital. Opportunities to complete in service dysphagia competencies will also be available.
As a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist you will follow a preceptorship programme, in line with RCSLT NQP competencies. We offer informal support via a mentor and you will receive more structured supervision to aid your completion of your NQP competencies. CPD opportunities will be available from within the service.
Main duties of the job
To provide Speech and Language Therapy intervention for adult inpatients. Completing clinical assessment, differential diagnosis and management of inpatients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
- The client group for this post have barriers to understanding/communicating which require excellent communication skills.
- The post holder will be required to communicate complex condition-related and general professional information with: Clients, patients and carers, MDT health professionals, social services, voluntary services and the public.
- This will frequently involving utilising motivational skills, supporting patients under stressful or emotionally charged situations who have challenging communication difficulties.
- Use of empathy in working with distressed patients/carers and relatives.
- To communicate complex information regarding assessment findings and management of communication and swallowing difficulties to clients/patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring holistic management of the client/patient.
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To advise and work with senior Speech and Language Therapists, line managers and supervisors to inform service development and planning of issues relevant to the Speech and Language Therapy Service, such as waiting times, service delivery and service pressures.
- To develop and maintain knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines, legislation and professional policies relevant to the caseload speciality.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of local clinical guidelines and care protocols for patients with acquired communication/ swallowing difficulties
-- Please see the Job Description & Person Specs for further info --
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- recognised degree or diploma in speech and language therapy
- registered member of HCPC
- Member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential criteria
- demonstrated undergraduate or postgraduate experience of working with adults
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- demonstrated knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing impairments
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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
- Ryan De-Vall
- Job title
- Principal Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243831477
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ryan De-Vall, Principal Speech and Language Therapist. Tel 01243 831477 or via email [email protected]
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