An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 specialist speech and language therapist in our acute team based at Bedford Hospital.
The post will be predominantly based on the acute wards.
A band 5 to 6 development post will be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role will be based in the hospital covering inpatient caseload and videofluoroscopy clinics.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Speech and Language Therapy Degree
* Dysphagia qualified
Desirable
* Videofluoroscopy competencies
* Member of RCSLT
Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential
* Has right to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
* Assessing and treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems
* Experience of working within an MDT
* Experience of assessing for and use of AAC
Desirable
* Experience of FEES interpretation
* Supervising junior staff/students
* Devised and delivered training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Able to work independently and prioritise own workload
* Established knowledge of broad range of assessment tools
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
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