Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To perform high quality CT scans across all areas of the department, whilst complying with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• To perform plain film imaging when required, rostered as part of the normal working day.
• To deliver a safe, quality service in a fast paced environment with high standards of patient care.
• This post involves a degree of organisation, clinical input and supervising any support staff and students within the section of work.
• Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out of Hours Service and weekend working.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and positive approach to career and personal development
• Flexible approach/willingness to participate in changes in working day to increase capacity/improve service delivery
• Ability to travel to other locations within the Trust as required.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to coordinate workflow
• Reliable, flexible and proactive
• Adaptable to change.
• Time management skills
• Ability to balance non-clinical and clinical
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with patients and colleagues at all levels
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Basic IT skills (office applications)
• Familiarity with Radiology IT Systems (PACS/RIS)
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Good patient understanding and patient centered care
• Display behaviors in line with Trust standards
• Provide professional and clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day rota including out of hours commitment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with
• Soliton,
• Meditech,
• AGFA Pacs
• Vitrea workstations
• Syngo.Via

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience
• Previous experience in CT imaging
• Good understanding of Radiation safety
• Experience within a UK health setting.

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking a wide range of CT examinations independently and to a high standard.
• Experience using Canon & Siemens equipment
• Specialised CT experience e.g. cardiac, colonography

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development with evidence of CPD

Desirable

• IV cannulation training
• Post graduate CT certificate or other relevant postgraduate qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

1. To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.

2. To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.

3. To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training as appropriate.

4. To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills
• Presentational skills

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service provided for adult clients with autism and/or learning disability who have a range of complex needs. The service to be delivered into a variety of settings which include day services establishments, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously.
• To work as a member of the Community Autism and Learning Disabilities Service (CALDS) contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of adult clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload.
• To work collaboratively with other specialist services within CALDS to meet the Physiotherapy needs of adult clients.
• Be regularly involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services.
• To participate in Service Developments, Audit and R&D activities as directed by the Appropriate Lead.
• To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary working.
• Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff and students.

Desirable

• Experience of group work with those who have Autism and/or learning disabilities

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC in Physiotherapy
• CSP Registration
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate training in spasticity management, postural management orthotic provision and advanced moving and handling

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy practice including:
• Management of chronic conditions
• Management of spasticity
• Postural management
• Gait analyses
• Specialist seating and wheelchair provision
• Orthotic provision
• Knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy
• Well developed communication skills both written and oral
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Desirable

• Member of a special interest group
• Networking skills to maintain awareness of best practice and developments across clinical area, regionally and nationally.
• Advanced IT skills
• Experience/training in hydrotherapy and rebound therapy

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver and ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Moving and handling abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkton Hall Hospital

Bedewell, Monkton Lane

Monkton Village

JARROW

Tyne And Wear

NE32 5NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain and promote the professional image of the SoTW Pathology Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy. Work in compliance with the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies. Follow good laboratory practice in line with professional guidelines and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards. Work within the Terms and Conditions of Employment of your Trust Contract. Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and Directorate guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English and/or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry
• NVQ2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS Microbiology lab experience

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively. Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy.

Desirable

• Computer keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• As a Call Handler you will be the first point of contact for patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals managing urgent and non-urgent cases when they call to make referrals, ask for medical advice and enquire about appointments.
• Using EMIS Web, you will be tasked with gathering information on the patients condition and ensuring they are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional or service, in some cases advising on how to manage their symptoms at home using Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Work as part of an Integrated Community Team, and you will work with non-clinical and clinical colleagues, including healthcare professionals such as nurses and physiotherapists.
• In this role you will use advanced listening and probing skills, to ensure that every patient is provided with clear advice and signposted correctly.
• Ability to deal with anxious or upset patients and or relatives who are experiencing traumatic events.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating and inputting of patient details, appointments and information into clinical records (EMIS).
• Support the team through effective performance reporting and data management.
• Responsible for collating data and producing relevant reports.
• To provide a range of administration and clerical support including those resulting from telephone calls.
• Responsible for processing supplies orders.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS system.
• Knowledge of medical terms.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Competent with IT, with proven keyboard skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Standard/NVQ in Business and Administration or the equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years office experience.
• Efficient Typing Skills.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in a clerical post.
• Good standard of written and verbal English.
• Previous customer service experience as in experience of working with the general public, dealing with face-to-face and/or telephone enquires.
• Experience of a full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging meetings.
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS or a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of local health services.
• Experience of minute taking.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

NE31 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a therapy practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide therapy assessment, treatment and advice to a caseload which will incorporate a range of presentation of conditions.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy (completed or pending completion for new graduates).
• HCPC registration (application pending for new graduates on confirmation of passing Degree).
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a student Occupational Therapist in a physical health setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working, either paid or voluntary, within a care or therapy setting.
• Acute hospital placement experience.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage in physical activity throughout the day and undertake moving and handling assessments with and without the use of equipment.
• Ability to sit at a workstation as necessary to complete administrative aspects of the Post.
• Ability to drive the Department vehicles.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes / community visits.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces where there is a requirement to bend, or kneel down.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment ie. toilet or bathing equipment used for assessments.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records.
• Able to demonstrate analytical & judgmental skills.
• Skills to prioritise workload and make judgements on priorities when there are several competing demands.
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Basic IT skills.
• Presentational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements.
• Basic knowledge of adaptive aids and equipment used to facilitate functional independence.
• Knowledge of current legislation and guidelines which underpin practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community and local authority services relevant to Sunderland, South Tyneside and surrounding areas.
• Intermediate IT skills.
• Knowledge of standard wheelchairs and the indications for safe use.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS). For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment. For the post holder to work with children and young people and their families who have a range of mental health problem that will benefit from a high intensity cognitive behaviour therapy ( CBT ) treatment. The post holder will deliver this in a training capacity. For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical training ( Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ), and deliver training where appropriate. For the post holder to work with children and young people and families from different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities. For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service. For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the CBT - PG Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (CBT) course at Northumbria University and completed within 12 months.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a children and young peoples mental health service
• Experience of offering assessments and treatments to children, young people
• and their families.
• Experience of working within the community or education setting.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in
• children and young people.

Desirable

• Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.

Physical skills

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk is across the full duration of the working day.
• Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
• Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
• Standard keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete CBT - PG Diploma in
• Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (CBT) training at Northumbria
• University, within 12 months.
• Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within
• a psychological therapy.
• Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT
• funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills
• Proven time and caseload management skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written
• and oral communication.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for
• personal and clinical development.
• Experience of and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological
• therapies.

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grassbanks Sector Base

Grassbanks, Leam Lane

Gateshead

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment.

For the post holder to work with children and young people and their families who have a range of mental health problem that can benefit from a systemic family intervention. The post holder will deliver this in a training capacity.

For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical training (Systemic Family Practice), and deliver training where appropriate.

For the post holder to work with children and young people and families from different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities.

For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service

For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies (Systemic Family Practice) course at Northumbria University and completed within 12 months.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Working Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Proven time and caseload management skills.
• Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
• Experience of and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice .
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health.

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice ) training at Northumbria University, within 12 months.
• Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a children and young peoples mental health service.
• Experience of offering assessments and treatments to children, young people and their families.
• Experience of working within the community or education setting.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.

Desirable

• Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk is across the full duration of the working day.
• Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
• Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
• Standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kyall Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist service (assessment, diagnosis and implementation of specialist SALT treatment) to adults in the Adult Service who present with a range of speech, language, voice, communication and swallowing disorders including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties.

To supervise the work of more junior SALTs, SALT Assistants/Technical Instructors and students.

To participate in research in specialist area as required.

To work in close collaboration with other professionals to provide an integrated approach to each clients specific difficulties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Membership of Health and Care Professions Council
• 2.Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification.
• 3.Fulfilment of RCSLT competency criteria completion of external courses in specialist area.
• 4.Basic counselling skills
• 5.Successful completion of specialist post-graduate training e.g. Dysphagia Management Course
• 6.Evidence of CPD including attendance of a wide range of short courses in specialist clinical area e.g. Aphasia, Dysphagia, Motor Speech Disorders, Voice
• 7.Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
• 8.Well-established knowledge of a range of specialist assessment tools relevant to a wide range of adult communication disorders

Desirable

• Developing skills in instrumental swallowing assessment e.g. VF, FEES
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• 1.Completed RCSLT Professional Competencies Framework.
• 2.A period of post-qualification experience in communication, swallowing and voice disorders
• 3.Good working knowledge of a wide range of developmental and acquired speech, language, communication and voice difficulties and their treatments.
• 4.Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• 5.Experience liaising with other health, education and social professionals.
• 6.Experience of planning and delivery of training for other professionals and parents/carers.
• 7.Experience of working alongside highly specialised therapists for highly complex cases
• 8.Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
• 9.Evidence of CPD and attendance at a range of short courses e.g. Dementia, Sentence Processing, Social Models of Therapy, Videofluoroscopy, Ethical issues, Dyspraxia

Desirable

• Significant specialist
• experience post-qualification across range of clinical areas
• Completion of Level 1 Counselling Skills or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• 1.Knowledge of current national policies and procedures.
• 2.Knowledge of trends/best practice across the clinical specialisms
• 3.In-depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client groups and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits of each
• 4.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• 5.Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
• 6.Knowledge of standards of record-keeping
• 7.Working knowledge of safeguarding
• 8.Working knowledge of structure, policies and functioning of the NHS and Local Authority
• 9.Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• 10.Ability to communicate effectively with Health, Education and Social Services professionals, as well as parents/families/carers.
• 11.Influencing and problem-solving skills
• 12.Demonstrate excellent analytical, assessment, deduction and reflection skills
• 13.Well-developed concentration skills
• 14.Excellent presentation skills - written and oral
• 15.Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• 16.Prioritisation skills
• 17.Innovative thinking skills
• 18.Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume supervisory responsibilities of assistants and mentoring responsibilities of less experienced therapists
• 19.Independent and autonomous working
• 20.Highly-developed discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically

Physical Skills

Essential

• 1.To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients/carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.
• 2.Lifting and carrying equipment for assessment and treatment on a regular basis.
• 3.To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of client management for prolonged periods, in particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs including cultural and linguistic differences.
• 4.To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• 5.To employ counselling skills with carers and clients (including clients with complex needs)
• 6.To demonstrate the ability to manage clients with challenging behaviours, including the application of appropriate management strategies
• 7.To be adaptable to the demands of a variety of working conditions and/or a wide range of clients
• 8.To work within infection control and Health & Safety guidelines in order to deal with unpleasant conditions relating to client contact as they arise, for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a regular basis
• 9.To employ appropriate strategies to manage verbally aggressive behaviour within the workplace
• 10.Competent computer skills

Desirable

• Car driver/owner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)