Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with experience in Neurological rehabilitation. Are you keen to be part of a skilled and highly professional team delivering high quality care to the people of Cornwall who need neurological rehabilitation. You could be just the person we are looking for to lead and develop our Speech and Language Therapy service at Marie Therese House whilst our permanent member of staff is on maternity leave.

To develop and provide a high standard specialist speech & language therapy service for people with neurological deficits at Marie Therese House. To maintain an agreed case load within the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of neurological patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake line manager duties for the team. To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager, the AHP Lead for Stroke and Neurology and the Speech & Language Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service. To be instrumental in the on going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions. To carry out any special duties associated with the post (e.g. representing the therapy service at various forums).

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year.

We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

• Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification)
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Membership of relevant specific interest groups

• Able to work with complex information
• Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced level assessment and treatment skills to support expert clinical practice
• In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired neurological disorders
• Demonstrates evidence of Trust values and behaviours
• Highly developed clinical skills in neurological speech & language Therapy
• Able to work effectively with varying work patterns and to work effectively on several issues/projects at once

• Significant post qualification experience in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Comprehensive experience of Stroke and Neurology
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Proven experience of managing a service or change process
• Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations, (e.g. Attendance management, grief, illness
• Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students
• Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised/lone working and working autonomously managing a complex caseload
• Experience in budget management and business planning

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.