Developing Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
As a core part of our small but clinically diverse team of speech and language therapists and assistants, this role will primarily provide assessment, management and therapy to a range of in-patients across all areas of our acute general hospital. In addition to traditional 'bedside' assessments, the postholder will be involved in objective assessment of swallowing using Videofluoroscopy and FEES, may be involved in the assessment of laryngeal function for designated patients using EELS, and, if business cases are successful, will be involved in developing the service use of EMST and Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (Phagenyx).
Dependent on the successful applicant's interests, there may be an opportunity to also have an out-patient session to develop additional clinical skills in a non-acute environment.
Main Duties of the Job
Main duties of this role include:
1. Providing specialist assessment and management to patients with a range of acquired disorders of communication/swallowing who are admitted to wards at Basildon Hospital.
2. Independently managing and differentially diagnosing patients following assessment.
3. Working as part of the integrated MDT to provide best patient care and outcomes, and the delivery of joined-up care planning.
4. Providing therapy care plans which can be delivered to patients by our clinical support workers.
5. Supporting the training and development of junior staff, assistants, and SALT students.
About Us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic, we want you to join us. We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for more detailed information regarding duties and responsibilities and your own clinical development requirements.
Person Specification
Core
* Qualified Speech & Language Therapist, registered to practice with HCPC.
* Minimum 1 year experience in an adult 'acquired disorders' caseload.
* Registered member of RCSLT.
* 2 years post-qualification experience in adult or mixed caseload.
Dysphagia Skills
* Commenced formal Dysphagia training, or completed RCSLT Dysphagia Competences Level A.
* Completed formal Dysphagia training course.
* Observation/participation in VF or FEES assessments.
Communication Disorder Experience/Skills
* Minimum 1 year experience in adult caseload with clients with disorders of communication.
* Experience in the assessment and management of clients with acquired communication disorders following CVA/TBI.
* Experience in the assessment and management of clients with degenerative neurological conditions.
* Ability to create and implement therapy care plans.
* Experience supporting support workers in the implementation of care plans.
* Experience working with families to use therapy care plans.
* Experience with a variety of AAC used with clients with communication disorders.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £37,338 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata for Part Time)
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