We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated speech and language therapist to join our Community SLT (Speech and Language Therapy) service within the Ealing borough of London, as a Band 6. We are looking for an enthusiastic SLT with experience of working with adults with neurological conditions. You will join our dynamic & friendly team working with a Band 8a SLT, other B7 SLT's, B6 & B5 SLT's and SLT Assistants to assess, manage and treat patients in the borough of Ealing who have either swallowing or communication difficulties.
This post offers you the opportunity to develop your leadership and supervision skills. You must have experience in assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in adults with acquired neurological conditions including Stroke, Head Injury and progressive neurological conditions frailty & general medical conditions. This must include highly specialist skills in dysphagia management with relevant post graduate qualifications.
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Main duties of the job
* To provide specialist SLT skills to adults with a range of neurological and general medical conditions based within the Community SLT service.
* To assess and treat own caseload of patients with a range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs.
* To hold a community and outpatient caseload.
* Supervise and teach more junior members of the team including, qualified SLT's, students and rehab assistants as well as being involved in teaching of senior SLT's and other multidisciplinary team (MDT) staff.
* Lead on and comply with professional and departmental standards of practice within own clinical area.
* Present evidence-based projects and research including departmental audit and service developments, linking with the Trust's Quality Improvement team.
* To develop and establish strong communication links and liaison with speech and Language therapy teams in the trust and external organisations as appropriate to the needs of people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
About us
What we can offer you:
The post-holder will be well supported to manage a varied, often complex, caseload and will be clinically supervised and supported by the B7 Community Adult SLT.
We are committed to CPD and developing our staff and supporting staff wellbeing.
Whether you are a B6 therapist wishing to consolidate or broaden your skills base or, a B5 therapist looking for their first B6 post you will be nurtured, facilitated and empowered to achieve your full potential in this role. We will consider flexible working and job share.
The Ealing Adult SLT Team form part of the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust portfolio of services and we work closely with our colleagues within West London NHS Trust.
If you meet the person specification criteria and have the appropriate clinical skills, together with commitment, energy and experience, then we would welcome hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assess, differentially diagnose, set goals with and treat and manage clients with communication or swallowing disorders.
The post holder will manage and prioritise their caseload independently.
The post holder will provide comprehensive assessment and treatment and ensure a seamless pathway from inpatient to outpatient status.
To work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To actively contribute to service development within the areas of stroke, long term neurological conditions & older people services.
To deliver training/teaching to carers, other health professionals and students.
The post holder will assist in the development and provision of Specialist Speech & Language Therapy as an autonomous SLT working within the Adult SLT service.
The service will be provided at community outpatient clinics, within clients own homes, residential homes and nursing homes.
The post holder will demonstrate efficacy of this service to stakeholders with appropriate liaison and relevant audit.
The post holder will access support and supervision from SLTs, and other members of the MDT teams.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
* Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice.
* Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent.
* Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks.
Desirable
* Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
* Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent caseload management skills, including the ability to prioritise caseload and work independently.
* Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to adult acquired communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
* In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to communication and dysphagia in specialist patient group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
* In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to specialist patient group.
* In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/record keeping.
* Knowledge of up-to-date advances in clinical management relevant to specialist patient group and application to own clinical practice.
Desirable
* Knowledge of high and low technology communication aids and their use with adult neurological patients.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clayponds Hospital
Sterling post
London
W5 4RN
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