Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative team that consistently delivers outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of its staff? If so, we would love you to join us!
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our SLT department and are looking for applicants with a positive attitude towards team working, creativity, integration, and innovation, to work in a new and versatile rotation.
There are opportunities to work with and be supported by highly experienced therapists in a multitude of differing specialities (such as Head & Neck, Respiratory High Care, Paediatrics, specialist rehabilitation, Stroke, Medicine, and Emergency Department). Alongside the senior support, we can offer an in-house NQP programme, dysphagia competencies, and a preceptorship programme. We have the ability to nurture and grow your career in the direction you aspire to, with the support of our soon-to-be-appointed SLT practice educator. We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full or part-time workers.
Prearranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact Kath Lake on 02392 286838.
We would warmly welcome applications from individuals who are currently finishing their undergraduate SLT studies and looking for their first post in the Acute sector. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT Team.
* To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide coordinated care to patients.
* To provide clinical support, where appropriate, to other colleagues, including students.
* The post holder will contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources, and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge.
* To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority, high-risk patients are seen urgently.
* To be flexible in providing cover where most needed, as directed by clinical lead.
* To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients.
For further details please see Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered member RCSLT
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
* Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments disorders.
* Student experience of working in a changing environment.
* Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham
PO6 3LY
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