Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist - Stroke & Neurosciences
Band 7
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 162-6723-AV
Site: Speech & Language Therapy
Town: Romford
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 Per Annum Inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/01/2025 23:59
PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, evidence-based & dynamic SLT to join our team as a Band 7 in Stroke & Neurosciences. You will join our current Band 7 rotations between Acute Stroke care (HASU/ASU), rehab (inpatient & ESD) & Neurosciences (including neurology & neurosurgery, neuro ITU & awake craniotomy).
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Stroke/Neurosciences with extensive experience managing dysphagia & communication disorders associated with these caseloads in an acute/rehabilitation setting. They should be competent in VFSS. ITU & tracheostomy experience is beneficial. In-house training for trache & FEES can be provided. Applicants can be considered for the option of a development post from a 6 to 7.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide autonomous specialist assessment, treatment and advice to inpatients who present with a wide range of complex swallowing and communication difficulties secondary to stroke or neurology / neuroscience background.
2. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within acute stroke inpatient areas (Hyper Acute Stroke Unit including any outlying stroke patients and Acute Stroke Unit) and stroke rehabilitation services (inpatient and Early Supported Discharge) whilst on stroke rotations.
3. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within inpatient Neurosciences ward, ITU and the Neuro-Outliers team whilst on neuroscience rotation.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy & HCPC Registration
* Leadership training
Skills/Abilities
* Evidence of service development experience
* Tracheostomy competencies including vented tracheostomy experience
Experience/Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of relevant conditions resulting in complex swallow and/or communication difficulties
* Proven clinical experience in Stroke &/or Neurosciences
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and we welcome applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behavior.
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