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Principal Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Cleft Palate & VPD
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG51PB |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7057043/186-473-25-MH |
Summary
A Vacancy at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
A vacancy has arisen in Trent Regional Cleft Network for a highly specialised Principal Speech and Language Therapist in the area of cleft palate and related disorders.
This post will either be at Band 8a or Band 7 (with potential for development to Band 8a) dependent on experience.
The post holder will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to contribute to a service level agreement to deliver SLT services to Trent Cleft Network hosted by Nottingham University Hospitals. The post will be based at the Trent Regional Cleft Centre, situated on the Nottingham City Hospital Campus.
Trent Regional Cleft Network supports children and adults with cleft lip and palate and related disorders across a large geographical area covering Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. The service caters for approximately 80-100 new cleft births per year.
Nottingham SLT Service (hosted by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) is a large paediatric department with a range of specialist therapists, training opportunities & professional support.
The post holder will work closely with the regional lead SLT and a team of specialist SLTs across the region, to provide an effective regional cleft SLT service.
They will act as the specialist managing the cleft caseload for an agreed area of the region. They will work closely with local SLT services across the region to ensure clients with cleft receive the highest standards of care.
The post-holder will be required to deputise for the Lead SLT for Trent Regional Cleft Network as necessary.
The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary cleft team working closely with the surgeons, orthodontists, nurses and psychologists to ensure holistic care-planning.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, broad paediatric experience, specialist knowledge & skills in the area of cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction and an ability to motivate others. They will need to be highly motivated and compassionate with excellent team-working skills.
The post is likely to be required to work on an outreach basis across the region for up to 50% of the time. A current driving license and a willingness to travel and work away from the base is therefore essential.
Owing to existing clinic arrangements, a commitment to working on Friday will be essential.
The post would suit an existing specialist or someone who can show an outstanding commitment to developing their skills and knowledge in this area.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a highly specialised .caseload of patient’s/clients with cleft palate and related disorders
To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a highly specialist clinical caseload ensuring evidence-based practice
To coordinate SLT care plans for children and adults with cleft lip & palate / velopharyngeal disorder in a designated area of Trent Regional Cleft Network. This includes providing support to local SLTs and other professional involved with these clients in the form of expert advice, second opinions and joint visits.
To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary cleft team, provide regular clinical input to combined cleft clinics and palate investigation clinics and contribute to clinical management decisions.
To participate in research and audit projects both locally and nationally in collaboration with other members of the Trent Regional Cleft multidisciplinary team and colleagues across the UK.
To contribute to Trent Regional Cleft Service training and research presentations at a national / international level.
To provide support to less experienced SLTs around Trent Region and supervise students on placement allocated to the pathway
Required to attend specialist short course and advanced training and development in order to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge required of a highly skilled specialist therapist working in the field of cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal disorders (through attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks, relevant courses, peer review, clinical shadowing and reading) and maintain HCPC and RCSLT registration
To maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC UK) standards and Trust policies and procedures
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use isrequiredfor this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This advert closes on Sunday 25 May 2025
A vacancy has arisen in Trent Regional Cleft Network for a highly specialised Principal Speech and Language Therapist in the area of cleft palate and related disorders.
This post will either be at Band 8a or Band 7 (with potential for development to Band 8a) dependent on experience.
The post holder will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to contribute to a service level agreement to deliver SLT services to Trent Cleft Network hosted by Nottingham University Hospitals. The post will be based at the Trent Regional Cleft Centre, situated on the Nottingham City Hospital Campus.
Trent Regional Cleft Network supports children and adults with cleft lip and palate and related disorders across a large geographical area covering Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. The service caters for approximately 80-100 new cleft births per year.
Nottingham SLT Service (hosted by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) is a large paediatric department with a range of specialist therapists, training opportunities & professional support.
The post holder will work closely with the regional lead SLT and a team of specialist SLTs across the region, to provide an effective regional cleft SLT service.
They will act as the specialist managing the cleft caseload for an agreed area of the region. They will work closely with local SLT services across the region to ensure clients with cleft receive the highest standards of care.
The post-holder will be required to deputise for the Lead SLT for Trent Regional Cleft Network as necessary.
The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary cleft team working closely with the surgeons, orthodontists, nurses and psychologists to ensure holistic care-planning.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, broad paediatric experience, specialist knowledge & skills in the area of cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction and an ability to motivate others. They will need to be highly motivated and compassionate with excellent team-working skills.
The post is likely to be required to work on an outreach basis across the region for up to 50% of the time. A current driving license and a willingness to travel and work away from the base is therefore essential.
Owing to existing clinic arrangements, a commitment to working on Friday will be essential.
The post would suit an existing specialist or someone who can show an outstanding commitment to developing their skills and knowledge in this area.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a highly specialised .caseload of patient’s/clients with cleft palate and related disorders
To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a highly specialist clinical caseload ensuring evidence-based practice
To coordinate SLT care plans for children and adults with cleft lip & palate / velopharyngeal disorder in a designated area of Trent Regional Cleft Network. This includes providing support to local SLTs and other professional involved with these clients in the form of expert advice, second opinions and joint visits.
To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary cleft team, provide regular clinical input to combined cleft clinics and palate investigation clinics and contribute to clinical management decisions.
To participate in research and audit projects both locally and nationally in collaboration with other members of the Trent Regional Cleft multidisciplinary team and colleagues across the UK.
To contribute to Trent Regional Cleft Service training and research presentations at a national / international level.
To provide support to less experienced SLTs around Trent Region and supervise students on placement allocated to the pathway
Required to attend specialist short course and advanced training and development in order to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge required of a highly skilled specialist therapist working in the field of cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal disorders (through attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks, relevant courses, peer review, clinical shadowing and reading) and maintain HCPC and RCSLT registration
To maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC UK) standards and Trust policies and procedures
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use isrequiredfor this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This advert closes on Sunday 25 May 2025
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