To provide a high quality service to hyper acute/acute stroke inpatients at UHCW as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and stroke pathway across Coventry and Warwickshire. This includes providing detailed written treatment plans with client centred goals. Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities. Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes, taking on the role of care co-ordinator where appropriate. Develop and carry out robust treatment and management plans individually or in a group setting, evaluating the outcomes as appropriate. Follow appropriate discharge criteria, discussing and agreeing this with the MDT, and disseminating information to ensure smooth transfer to other services on discharge from UHCW. Provide specialist advice, teaching & training to other members of the MDT regarding the SLT management of patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Abide by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists & the Health Professions Council standards of proficiency and professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards. Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally. Promote awareness of the role of Speech and Language Therapy within the hospital. If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Helen Fracchia on 024 76237027 For further details of the job role please see attached job description.