Advanced Speech and Language Therapist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6259498/180-E-243122 |
Summary
An opportunity is available for a Band 7 Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a Fixed Term / Secondment. This role works predominantly within the Brainbow Team seeing children and young people up to the age of 16 within the Outpatient setting, however, line management, peer support and supervision is provided within the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team. There is scope for you to assist with Inpatient assessment and intervention for Brainbow patients, depending on your interests, knowledge and skills.
The focus of assessment and intervention tends to be on speech, language and communication needs, however, there is also an element of behavioural feeding difficulties and dysphagia within the caseload. We welcome applications from SLTs from different clinical backgrounds, but with relevant experience and transferrable skills, as any training and development needs will be identified and a personal development plan agreed and supported.
The post also has responsibility of line management of a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering neuro rehabilitation to babies and children who have an oncology related brain injury and who are under the care of the Addenbrooke’s Paediatric Oncology Service. This service is provided within both Inpatient and Outpatient settings. The post holder will also liaise closely with Community Speech and Language Therapy Services and offer occasional Outreach Services to children at home and/or in educational settings.
To liaise closely with Inpatient colleagues, lead on the development of SLT services within the area of specialism and to act as a resource for other Therapists in the area of expertise.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Brainbow was founded in 2013 as the first dedicated Neuro-Oncology Rehabilitation Service in the UK. The service was established by three local East of England charities, founded by the parents of children with brain tumours. Brainbow was launched with the aim ‘to ensure that all children with Brain Tumours reach their full potential’. Over the past 10 years the department has grown and adapted to best meet the needs of the children and family it serves and is now a fully funded NHS service. Brainbow is a Multidisciplinary Team made up of a Clinical Lead, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education and Clinical Psychology. The department is supported by a Service Manager and Administrative Assistant.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 6 May 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 17 May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024