We have an exciting opportunity in our department.
You will provide a highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy service of assessment, diagnosis, advice and treatment, with acquired disorders of speech, language and swallowing.
Specific responsibility for the SLT management of a complex neurological caseload, predominantly stroke, mainly within the acute stroke unit at Torbay Hospital, although working across the stroke pathway will also be required. Leading the SLT Team on the acute stroke unit and developing the service alongside the Clinical Manager and Head of SLT.
This post is based within the stroke service on the acute stroke ward. There may be a requirement to work on weekends in the future. Some bank holiday working will be required.
Provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service of assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and staff training to adults with acquired disorders of speech, language and swallowing in an acute hospital setting.
Actively participate as a member of the senior Speech & Language Therapy Team and contribute to service development.
Function as part of a multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, etc.
Provide highly specialist advice, support, second opinions and line management to other speech and language therapists working in the acute stroke team, including non-registered SLT staff.
Prioritise and allocate work to the SLT team on the acute stroke unit, a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Set up, run and evaluate training courses for nurses, other professionals, and carers as required.
Why Work With Us
We work as part of an integrated care organisation, the first in the UK, serving rural and urban communities in South Devon. The demography has a high elderly population.
We provide well-led acute, community and specialist services to people from the local area and were one of the first to run therapist-led FEES clinics.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and support for our clinicians.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Harris Job title: Head of Speech & Language Therapy Email address: amanda.harris32@nhs.net Telephone number: 07919 547361
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