Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative speech and language therapist to join our team on the regional Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (INRU). The team comprises of speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, doctors, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, admin staff and skilled support staff all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. You must enjoy working within an interdisciplinary team and be passionate about supporting adults with complex acquired neurological conditions to achieve their goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of speech, language and swallowing needs as a result of complex neurological conditions. The caseload includes management of patients with tracheostomies and therefore support will be provided to complete RCSLT tracheostomy competencies. We are a progressive, expanding service with great ambition with a focus on delivering high quality patient-centered care to our local communities. With this in mind, it is an exciting time for the speech and language therapy team as we set up our in-house FEES service, with all team members receiving CPD and supervision to support this.
Additional responsibilities include keyworking, supervision and support for more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants. Excellent communication skills and flexibility are therefore essential.
Job responsibilities
As an organization, we prioritize and champion the health and well-being of staff. You will be provided with excellent training and development opportunities as well as a robust supervision and appraisal system. There are well-established team meetings and with CPD, project and development opportunities well supported. In this post, you will be working closely as part of an established MDT on the Level 1 Inpatient Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in assessment and management of complex acquired communication and swallowing impairment. You will also have the opportunity to gain competencies relating to management of tracheostomy and assessment of FEES.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
* First degree in SLT and/or Masters post-graduate qualification relevant to SLT
* HCPC Licence to Practice
* Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities
Experience
* Significant experience in specialized clinical area
* Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability
* Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism
* Evidence of specialized management of a complex / diverse caseload
Skills/knowledge
* Able to develop specialized programmes of care
* Is able to use alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
* Has highly developed empathy, negotiation and influencing skills and demonstrates clinical leadership within a team.
* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
* Have basic skills in the management of communication and swallowing needs in patients.
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.
Clinical lead Speech and Language Therapist
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata)
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