Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences
Job summary
Exciting and dynamic SLT role assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders This will include supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills in the area of acute neurosciences, alongside opportunities to develop instrumental assessment and tracheostomy competencies. You will be required to manage a complex caseload alongside developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment and dynamic department. This role will also join the 7 day working rota.
Main duties of the job
Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills - Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment. - Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes - Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing - Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties. - Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently. - Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required. -Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients.
About us
We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond. Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research. We employ around 10,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties.
Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'. You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.
Whatever role you work in, we are committed to offering excellent learning and development opportunities and to supporting you in your careers. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
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Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
Desirable
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Experience · Essential
Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills · Essential
Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post Negotiation and problem solving Skills Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good organisational and prioritisation skills Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team member Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group) Competent with IT skills Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of standards of record keeping Good written and spoken English
Personal Attributes · Essential
Physically fit to meet requirements of post Team player
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
