Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description and person specification in full to ensure you have all the skills required for the post.

• The post holder will work as part of the chemotherapy unit, under the supervision of registered nurses, and will support them by participating in the delivery of patient care.
• The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary.
• Carrying out phlebotomy and completion of routine vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose monitoring) once trained andassessed as competent and alerting registered staff promptly to any changes in a patient'scondition.
• Communicating clearly, effectively and sensitively with patients, families/carers and the wider multidisciplinary team, including providing reassurance and support to patients who may beanxious or distressed.
• Assisting qualified nurses with essential patient care and administrative tasks associated with patient care, in line with the Trust's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and using electronic patient records appropriately following training.
• Working within infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality standards at all times.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for both patients and staff.
• Collecting chemotherapy and other medications from pharmacy.
• Delivering samples to the laboratory.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English level 1
• Completion of Care Certificate including completed practical booklet

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates compassion for patients
• Ability to undertake phlebotomy on patients
• Demonstrates ability to record electrocardiogram
• Ability to alert trained staff of change in patients condition
• Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital setting
• Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team

Communication skills

Essential

• Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients, colleagues verbally and in writing
• Application form completed in full

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of language and communication difficulties in children and young people aged 4-19 years (+), providing appropriate specialist assessment and intervention and evaluating outcomes.

To carry a personal caseload and/or contribute to MDT therapy packages such as group therapy sessions or parent education sessions, maintaining a high level of professional competence and demonstrating clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of speech, language and communication problems associated with complex needs.

To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases.

To discuss diagnosis and potential outcomes with parents/carers and work collaboratively in decision making regarding referral on and intervention.

To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including statutory educational assessment.

To demonstrate an ability to implement interventions and staff development at a whole school level including joint target setting and outcome monitoring.

To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice

To demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and differentiate the curriculum and develop communication friendly schemes of work.

To monitor and review the progress of children on the caseload and facilitate the development or modification of packages of care/targets as appropriate using evaluation/outcome measurement tools.

To manage and prioritise a caseload under supervision, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.

To work effectively as part of the MDT with clients, parents and/ or carers, and colleagues around individual case management; providing specialist advice, guidance and support as necessary and involving them in the planning and prioritisation of care wherever possible.

To demonstrate excellent communication skills and to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of others, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of a child or young persons difficulties and implications of the same.

To reflect on clinical practice; adequately identifying strengths & needs of clients, reviewing their response to therapy and providing evidence of clinical judgement including in cases which are complex and challenging.

To have an awareness of the needs of children and young people with dysphagia and assessment/ treatment approaches.

To be able to analyse conflicting information and provide clear guidance and detailed reports on CYP seen.

To promote awareness about speech and language therapy in Camden.

To facilitate and support education staff and families in providing appropriate communication environments to develop children and young peoples language and interaction skills.

To demonstrate knowledge and clinical effectiveness underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures.

To work closely with clients, carers and families, with empathy, tact, reassurance and active listening to fully discuss assessment results, treatment options, and agree a plan of management.

To communicate complex information to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.

To undertake home visits, as necessary, in compliance with Home Visiting/ Lone Working Safety Policy.

To contribute to clinical teams by discussing own and others input, ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan that reflects the holistic needs of the child and their parents/carers.

To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, including sensitively managing initial complaints, and recognising and resolving potential breakdown or conflict when it occurs.

To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in therapy interventions, targets and outcomes.

To employ counselling skills with children, carers/families with highly complex needs.

To demonstrate the ability to manage children with behaviours that concern, including the application of appropriate management strategies as designated by the schools/settings.

To liaise regularly with Senior Management within the Complex Needs and Camden Service for Young People Teams, and also with the MDT team to agree and review effective service delivery to children and young people with complex needs.

To be aware of legal requirements relating to the provision of a speech and language therapy service.

To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards.

To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in the education and health sector and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate.

To attend further training as necessary to maintain and further develop the skill and knowledge required of a SLT.

To keep up to date with current clinical developments through reading, attendance at courses, meetings and Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).

To demonstrate understanding of the issues associated with clinical governance and their application to professional practice. This will include compliance with / adherence to, and implementation of service and service area and Trust policies, National and Local guidelines and RCSLT Professional and Clinical and Guidelines.

To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks.

To contribute to the local Trusts systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others.

To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.

To work participate in annual appraisal within a Professional Development Plan (PDP) at pre-determined intervals.

To have due regard for personal safety and that of CYP /carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.

To reflect and adhere to infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal with specific issues related to client contact: for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a daily basis.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• BSc. in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• Registered Member of RCSLT

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Skills in delivering presentations and training, including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
• Being able to communicate complex, sensitive information

Experience

Essential

• Of working at a specialist level with clients with a range of speech, language and communication needs of different ages

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of a range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate the speech, language and communication skills of children with complex needs

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Swiss Cottage School

80 Avenue Road

London

NW8 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

1. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of language and communication difficulties in children and young people aged 0-19 years providing appropriate specialist assessment and intervention and evaluating outcomes.

2. To carry a personal caseload and/or contribute to MDT therapy packages such as group therapy sessions or parent education sessions, maintaining a high level of professional competence and demonstrating clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of speech, language and communication problems associated with complex needs.

3. To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases.

4. To discuss diagnosis and potential outcomes with parents/carers and work collaboratively in decision making regarding referral on and intervention.

5. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including statutory educational assessment.

6. To demonstrate an ability to implement interventions and staff development at a whole school level including joint target setting and outcome monitoring.

7. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice

8. To demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and differentiate the curriculum and develop communication friendly schemes of work.

9. To monitor and review the progress of children on the caseload and facilitate the development or modification of packages of care/targets as appropriate using evaluation/outcome measurement tools.

10. To manage and prioritise a caseload under supervision, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.

11. To work effectively as part of the MDT with clients, parents and/ or carers, and colleagues around individual case management; providing specialist advice, guidance and support as necessary and involving them in the planning and prioritisation of care wherever possible.

12. To demonstrate excellent communication skills and to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of others, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of a child or young persons difficulties and implications of the same.

13. To reflect on clinical practice; adequately identifying strengths & needs of clients, reviewing their response to therapy and providing evidence of clinical judgement including in cases which are complex and challenging.

14. To be able to analyse conflicting information and provide clear guidance and detailed reports on children seen.

15. To promote awareness about speech and language therapy in Camden.

16. To facilitate and support education staff and families in providing appropriate communication environments to develop children and young peoples language and interaction skills.

17. To demonstrate knowledge and clinical effectiveness underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures.

18. To work closely with clients, carers and families, with empathy, tact, reassurance and active listening to fully discuss assessment results, treatment options, and agree a plan of management.

19. To communicate complex information to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

20. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.

21. To undertake home visits, as necessary, in compliance with Home Visiting/ Lone Working Safety Policy.

22. To contribute to clinical teams by discussing own and others input, ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan that reflects the holistic needs of the child and their parents/carers.

23. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, including sensitively managing initial complaints, and recognising and resolving potential breakdown or conflict when it occurs.

24. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in therapy interventions, targets and outcomes.

25. To employ counselling skills with children, carers/families with highly complex needs.

26. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with behaviours that concern, including the application of appropriate management strategies as designated by the schools/settings.

27. To liaise regularly with Senior Management within the Complex Needs and CDT, and also with the MDT team to agree and review effective service delivery to children and young people with complex needs.

28. To be aware of legal requirements relating to the provision of a speech and language therapy service.

29. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards.

30. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in the education and health sector and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate.

31. To attend further training as necessary to maintain and further develop the skill and knowledge required of a SLT.

32. To keep up to date with current clinical developments through reading, attendance at courses, meetings and Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).

33. To demonstrate understanding of the issues associated with clinical governance and their application to professional practice. This will include compliance with / adherence to, and implementation of service and service area and Trust policies, National and Local guidelines and RCSLT Professional and Clinical and Guidelines.

34. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks.

35. To contribute to the local Trusts systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others.

36. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.

37. To work participate in annual appraisal within a Professional Development Plan (PDP) at pre-determined intervals.

38. To have due regard for personal safety and that of children /carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.

39. To reflect and adhere to infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal with specific issues related to client contact: for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a daily basis.

40. To assume delegated tasks as requested by line manager, including participation in working groups, policy development groups etc.

41. To contribute to Whittington Healths systems of clinical governance, responding to innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others

42. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct (e.g, attending team meetings, participating in in-service training, attending mandatory training, carrying out appropriate administrative duties etc).

43. To be able to be flexible within the service for Whittington Childrens Speech and Language Service and as required by the Speech and Language Therapy Services Manager, this may include a change in workplace.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• BSc. in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• Registered Member of RCSLT

Desirable

• Successful completion of specialist post graduate study relevant to communication and specific speech and language disorders e.g. DLD, SLCN, SEMH, ELKLAN etc.

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Of a specialist range of direct and indirect interventions relevant to communication demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches (where appropriate)

Desirable

• Skills in delivering presentations and training, including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences

Experience

Essential

• Of a specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to communication and specific speech and language disorders

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences e.g., teachers, teaching assistants and specialist education and health professionals
• Experience of working at a specialist level with pre-school children

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kentish Town Health Centre

2 Bartholomew Rd London

London

NW5 2BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be a proactive member of the pharmacy department, working collaboratively with our diverse team of pharmacy professionals, and to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to our patients.
• To act as Senior Pharmacist during each rotation which includes Acute and Integrated Medicine, Ambulatory and Same Day Emergency Care, Surgery and ITU, Womens Health and Childrens Services (including Neonatal Medicine), Antimicrobial Stewardship, Anticoagulation & Stroke Prevention, Medicines Information, Clinical Trials, Governance and Medication Safety.
• To ensure the seamless transfer of care of our patients between various care settings and ensuring that medicines reconciliation is performed accurately at all times.
• To mentor and undertake the educational and practice supervision of pharmacy team members during their various stages of professional development, including Band 6 and Pre-Registration Pharmacists, and to provide clinical support and training to any other relevant health care professionals.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty membership

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Accurate dispensing, checking, and prescription monitoring skills, and ability to follow written procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate with patients and all grades of healthcare staff (verbally and in writing)
• Competent in the use of computers and familiar with hospital pharmacy computer systems.
• Confident & assertive when dealing with other professionals
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Ability to effectively monitor therapeutic regimens in order to ensure effectiveness and safety.

Desirable

• Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous participation in audit and / or research
• Minimum of 18 months post registration
• Experience of working in a large hospital pharmacy department providing a wide range of services

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, and motivation & enthusiasm for the post.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing personal development.
• Reliable
• Act as role model and leader to junior members of staff

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the post please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment
• MBBS or Equivalent
• ALS

Desirable

• Primary FRCA and or part 1 MRCP or equivalent
• APLS or ATLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Have completed a recognised 2-year foundation training programme in the UK or have a completed CREST form (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training) within the UK
• Previous Anaesthesia or Critical Care experience > 3 months above Foundation Year 2 level

Desirable

• Completed IMT training in the UK or ACCS (any parent speciality) or Core Anaesthesia (or equivalent via alternative pathway certification in the UK)
• Previous Critical Care experience > 6 months above Foundation Year 2 level

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic , Good communicator with excellent written English , Display ability to work as part of a team.

Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of Audit projects
• Understanding of research principles
• Experience of QIP

Desirable

• Undertaken research projects

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• To support health visitors in delivering the Healthy Child Programme and Whittington Health Trust (Barnet) Health Visiting service specification.
• To work across the 0-19 service, based within the Health Visiting teams, to improve health and life outcomes for children and families within a defined community through delivering packages of care/support following assessment by the Health Visitor/Team Leader.
• To participate in the development of intervention pathways, services and health improvement activities.
• To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers, including Children Centres and Early Years to identify and address health needs

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• The post holder is a qualified registered nurse ideally with experience in working in paediatrics in an acute/community setting
• Experience working in the community and/or with children and families

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
• High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs.
• Ability to apply research to practice.
• Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately and safely.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance
• Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas
• Willingness to support management of change.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Commitment to the development of excellent services, which focus on improved outcomes for children
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Edgeware Community Hospital

Barnet

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical

Work as an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat own caseload of patients, including those with complex presentations. In each rotation treatment decisions will be underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post graduate study of evidence-based treatments and from previous experience.

To carry out assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, drawing on a wide range of information sources and using clinical reasoning skills to determine an accurate diagnosis and to identify an appropriate physiotherapy care plan from the many treatment options available.

To utilising a wide range of treatment skills in delivery of treatment plans having the highly developed physical skills necessary for provision of effective physiotherapy treatment

To formulate and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes in a variety of settings and as part of a 24/7 service. Settings include: hospital, community, patients home, home visits, as part of a team, as a sole practitioner and as on call physiotherapist.

To work collaboratively to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and to facilitate hospital discharge in order to minimise hospital stays.

To develop comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team members.

To keep accurate treatment records, which fulfil legal and statistical requirements, and which are in accordance with HPC/CSP/Trust/departmental standards.

To provide comprehensive progress and discharge reports to GPs, consultants, patients, members of the multi-disciplinary team and other patient services as required.

Demonstrate the ability to seek guidance and support when needed or when treatment required is not within scope of professional knowledge or skill.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload at all times

To work flexibly to provide cover in other clinical areas when required.

2 Communication

To gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

To be able to motivate and persuade others through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills, for example, patients with communication difficulties, hearing or sight impairments, memory loss, mental illness or those who may be unable to accept their diagnosis.

To communicate effectively providing and receiving complex information in relation to patients care including but not limited to liaising with:

• Other members of the Multi-disciplinary team (Consultants, General Practitioners, medical staff, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers etc) to develop and agree management programmes for the patients in your care adopting and developing effective interpersonal skills to ensure comprehensive management.
• Relatives or carers to gain the best possible understanding of each patient and give suitable guidance and support

To arrange and participate in case conferences with patients who have complex physical, psychological and social presentations.

To produce written, electronic and verbal reports for the MDT other Health or Social care providers and be able to convey this to the patient in an accessible and meaningful manner, often in the face of communication barriers.

To build a network of professional contacts across a range of professions in various settings such as community services, social services and other acute hospitals.

To attend Professional physiotherapy staff meetings and other meetings when necessary.

3 Education and Training

Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice in each rotation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate.

To, be actively involved in induction and education of new staff, rotating staff and students.

To be responsible for and actively record own professional development and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects the same.

To be pro-active in organising, teaching and actively participating in the in-service and post-registration education programme within every clinical area. Attendance of other outside courses/lectures is encouraged.

4 Management

4.1 Organisation:

To flexibly plan and organise own time, patient caseload and meetings (including ward, departmental, inter-departmental and service development meetings) and adjusting plans according to staffing levels.

To carry an identified bleep as required by rotation and be able to respond to unpredictable work and frequent interruptions.

To assist the team leader in allocating and organising the work of junior, assistant, technical instructor, and student staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis and to deputise fully in their absence.

To deputise for the team leader during periods of absence ensuring on-going smooth running of the team.

To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of junior and/or assistant/tech grade staff and to assist in the line-management of junior staff as delegated by team leader including setting of staff objectives and completing staff appraisal for junior staff.

To implement department and trust policies in each rotation and contribute to service development by proposing changes to current practice.

To take responsibility for allocated departmental duties or attendance at committees as requested.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all patient related equipment and ensure that junior staff/assistants/technical instructors attain competency prior to use.

To implement department and trust policies in each rotation and contribute to service development by proposing changes to current practice.

4.3 Human Resources:

To supervise and assist in the line-management of junior physiotherapists, Apprentices, Therapy Technicians and assistants as delegated by team leader

To be responsible for the supervision, co-ordination and appraisal of junior staff/students and assistants on a daily basis.

To be responsible for teaching junior staff/students and assistants including formal group session (theoretical and practical), watched assessments and complex patient reviews.

To be responsible for undergraduate student physiotherapists in accordance with the fair share policy, as allocated by the team leader and to regularly liaise with academic institutions. This involves continual assessment of the students competency and grading them accordingly.

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a recognised degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• English as a native language or IELTS Level 7.00 or above.

Desirable

• Member of CSP
• Member of a relevant special interest group

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of clinical application of core Physiotherapy skills in Practice, including use of evidence based practice.
• Demonstrable skill in clinical reasoning and problem solving for complex case management
• Proven organizational skills including time management, Prioritization and delegation to manage clinical and administrative workload.
• Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management, and ability for formulate plans to reduce risk.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of professionals and to patients and their families, overcoming barriers to communication including language, confusion, and anxiety.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and act on own initiative, managing risk when required.
• Confident user of computers and IT databases. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power point.

Desirable

• Ability to use audit and research in clinical practice.
• Presentation and teaching skills to support in-service training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 15 months post qualifying work experience in an NHS or Social Care setting
• Work experience in an in-patient acute work setting and community setting.
• Experience gained through a minimum of 4 rotations at band 5 level in settings relevant to the rotation
• Demonstrable clinical knowledge of a broad range of diagnoses and conditions in line with the rotational areas of the post.
• Knowledge of a range of assessments and interventions for patients with a wide range of presentations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical guidelines relating to the role of an Physiotherapist in acute care and rehabilitation
• Experience of discharge planning including a working knowledge of the role of other professions in health and social care and inter-agency working
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and how to apply this in practice

Desirable

• Experience of supervising therapy assistants or students and completing/contributing to the appraisal/marking process.
• Experience of service improvement, including productivity and patient experience.
• Experience of delivering formal and informal training to others.
• Experience of providing physiotherapy as part of on call and week-end working rotas

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Self motivated, personally and professionally responsible.
• Flexibility and ability to handle change positively.
• Physical fitness to move and handle patients within Trust guidelines and to travel to patients' homes independently.

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital Physiotherapy In-patients.

Magdala Ave

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Specification and Job Description for more details on the main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• NQT competencies passed including dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have a learning disabilities
• Working with people who have dysphagia and LD
• evidence of assessment and intervention for both dysphagia and communication

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding health inequalities of people with learning disabilities and SLT role within this
• Clinical assessment tools and interventions
• Clinical pathways - the value and MDT working within this

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

5 Pancras Square

Pancras Square

London

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To demonstrate an ability to implement interventions across a range of settings including the home, nursery and family hub settings

2. To upskill the Early Years workforce in identification of needs and support for the development of communication in the under fives.

3. To demonstrate specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of language and communication problems in young children, providing appropriate universal and targeted support.

4. To demonstrate specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures

1. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for around care pathways.

1. To demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and differentiate and develop communication friendly environments.

1. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with a wide range of SLCN.

1. To work closely with children, carers and families, to support the development of speech , language and communication skills.

1. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible

1. To employ excellent communication skills.

1. To demonstrate skills in motivating children, carers and practitioners to engage in the interventions, targets and outcomes.

1. To employ skills in project planning and implementation

1. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the children difficulties and implications of the same.

1. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies as designated by the commissioning provisions.

1. To monitor and review the progress of children against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate.

1. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence based practice.

1. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate e.g. the local offer.

1. To manage and prioritise a specialist caseload under supervision, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc

1. To contribute to multi-agency data reporting as required.

1. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs

1. To ensure that children are referred on to other services as appropriate.

1. To contribute to Whittington Healths systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others

1. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct

Liaison and Teamwork:

1. To contribute to the function of clinical teams both multi disciplinary and uni disciplinary by discussing own and others input around childrens needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan.

1. To liaise and share information with health, educational and other professionals as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines

1. To contribute to meetings, Team around the Child , case conferences and multi-agency team meetings, as appropriate, contributing to inter-agency / multi-agency team building and policy development where appropriate, e.g. education, social services and the voluntary sector.

1. To provide clinical placements for under graduate, post graduate and MSc students as required.

1. To undertake any other duties as required by the Borough Lead, which may include a change in workplace.

Administration

1. To carry out administrative duties including activity data collection, updating this accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local Trust guidelines

2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients

Personal and Professional Development

1. To participate in annual appraisal ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and organisational plans.

1. To attend specialist short courses and advanced training in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist SLT working in this field and maintain up to date HPC and RCSLT registration

1. To contribute to team meetings and participate in in-service training as required

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• BSc. in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• Registered Member of RCSLT

Desirable

• Successful completion of specialist post graduate study relevant to communication and specific speech and language disorders e.g. DLD, SLCN, SEMH, ELKLAN etc.

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Of a specialist range of direct and indirect interventions relevant to communication demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches (where appropriate)

Desirable

• Skills in delivering presentations and training, including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences

Experience

Essential

• Of a specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to communication and specific speech and language disorders

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences e.g., teachers, teaching assistants and specialist education and health professionals
• Experience of working at a specialist level with pre-school children

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Hunter Street Health Centre

8 Hunter Street

London

WC1N1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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