Highly Specialised Neonatal Speech & Language Therapist

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Following further investment we are looking for new team members to join our growing and developing Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are a friendly & supportive team with bases at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital Huntingdon.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering of specialist speech and language therapy support within the model of Family Integrated Care to infants and families on the neonatal units at Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke.
The role involves the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of early communication and feeding challenges associated with prematurity and health conditions of babies admitted to the neonatal unit.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the neonatal multidisciplinary team, working closely alongside Neonatal Consultants and Nursing Teams, Infant Feeding Team, AHP and Psychology Team (local and ODN), and families to provide evidence based care.

This is a key operational and clinical leadership role requiring exceptional role modelling behaviours, up to date knowledge of the evidence base, effective use of audit and service improvement for their specialist pathway.

• The ten occupational duties that are required to provide a high standard of health care using judgement, skills and knowledge for enhanced practice are:

1. Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people,
   putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence based, person-centred, safe and compassionate.
2. Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical
   judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments
3. Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care
   using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.
4. Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external
   agencies.
5. Develop, deliver and evaluate education and training opportunities for
   others within own scope of practice.
6. Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with
   patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
7. Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of
   excellence within the wider health and care team.
8. Lead and manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations.
9. Participate in resource management, strategic service development,
   planning and service improvement.
10. Lead, monitor, develop and appraise staff and learners.
    We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
    As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
    Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

MEMBERSHIP OF THE NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role

• The ten occupational duties that are required to provide a high standard of health care using judgement, skills and knowledge for enhanced practice are