An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join our supportive team of 15.75 wte SLT’s and SLT therapy support worker staff at our Barnet and Chase Farm sites Trust and develop a range of specialist skills.
This post will involve working with other members of the SLT team to manage the busy acute medical caseload at Barnet Hospital and to work on our Band 6 rotation, including one rotation at our Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at Edgware Hospital, serving the local population. There will be supported input to gain competencies across the areas of acute elderly & medicine, respiratory and surgical wards, including critical care, voice, head and neck cancer services and our acute stroke wards. The SLT team also work with the Rapid Response Team and offer some services in this area.
Well developed dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation are necessary for this role. Some experience of videofluoroscopy is desirable, but training will be provided as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Hospital Trust is a dynamic and forward thinking Acute Trust with easy access to central London. Accommodation is available if required.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
This advert closes on Monday 3 Feb 2025