Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)
Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking to take your skills to the next level? Join our friendly and supportive Community Stroke Rehab Team.
Why Join Us?
Our Community Stroke Rehab Team provides specialist rehabilitation for Enfield residents recovering from stroke. You'll work closely with a fantastic multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation assistants.
We offer:
1. In-service team training to support your professional development
2. Effective supervision to guide your growth
3. External training opportunities to expand your expertise.
Please note: A valid driver's licence is essential for this role as you'll be working in patients' homes and local communities.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* RCSLT-recognised Diploma/Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* Postgraduate dysphagia qualification
* Experience of working in NHS settings with acquired neurological conditions
* Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex situations
* Confident in delivering education and training to patients, carers, and colleagues
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting stroke patients in their recovery journey and want to be part of a dedicated, dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation in Enfield.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies following stroke: using a high level of clinical reasoning and assessment techniques to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
* Where the service is available, to identify and refer patients for video fluoroscopy and other objective swallowing assessment techniques.
* To utilise an extensive knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options to select and deliver a specialised speech & language therapy programme to individual patients and plan their successful discharge.
* To take responsibility for a delegated caseload, ensuring that the MDT is fully involved as required.
* To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning of their care and rehabilitation, using negotiation skills as appropriate.
* To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To provide education and training relevant to communication and dysphagia rehabilitation to MDT colleagues, patients, carers, and families, as well as support community care workers with supporting these needs.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell, and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school-aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michael's Hospital
Gater Drive
Enfield
EN2 0JB
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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