Adult Speech & Language Therapy Lead

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry seeks an experienced Band 7 Voice Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide therapy for voice disorders. The candidate will work in a community setting and should be HCPC registered. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, supporting other therapists, and improving voice service delivery. Strong candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment focused on patient care and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with voice disorders and assessment.
• Strong communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to clinical governance and team support.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy input to the voice clinic.
• Conduct voice assessments and treatment reviews for patients.
• Supervise and support other Speech and Language Therapists.

Skills

Expertise in voice disorders

HCPC registration

Team leadership

Patient-centered treatment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Up to 0.7 WTE - 26 Hours per week, possibility of a job share

Welcome to Coventry!

We are looking for an experienced Band 7 Voice Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work in the community and support the Joint ENT-SLT Voice Clinic

If you are looking for somewhere you can make a real difference and are passionate about keeping people safe, well and out of hospital, a career with us may be just what you're looking for. We strive to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities, and we want you to be part of our team!

Our organisation is proudly established as a Great Place for care, to work, innovate and to care. We focus on our people and we welcome those who share our values to come and develop their career with us.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to the UHCW Voice Clinic, run jointly with ENT bimonthly.
• To provide specialist voice assessment, treatment and review of patients referred into the service. This will predominantly be within the clinic but will also include patients' own homes and other settings.
• To provide specialist voice supervision for Speech and Language Therapists within the team.
• To support with assessment, treatment and review of patients referred into the service with other needs (dysphagia, communication) as required.
• To provide expert advice and guidance to patients, carers, health and social care professionals and other stakeholders relating to the management of voice disorders.
• To be involved in identifying gaps in the voice service and assisting with service improvement to develop the service in line with national and local strategies.
• To support and contribute toward service development and meeting Key Performance Indicators.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, HCPC registered SLT to join our team, providing clinically reasoned assessment and patient centered treatment to people with voice disorders to enable improved quality of life, promote rehabilitation, self-management to prevent future deterioration.

We have a strong focus on clinical governance and provide a supportive framework for further learning.

You will be supporting the team lead of a small, dedicated team of SLTs within the planned therapy service, providing them with support and supervision.

• Physical Effort There is a requirement for; o Sitting, standing, and walking during every working day. o Repetitive movements on a regular basis. o Pushing/pulling of wheelchairs or transfer equipment as required. o Moving and handling of equipment daily. o Driving between patient visits
• Mental Effort There is a requirement to carry out assessments, perform documentation and provide reports on a daily basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & skills: See supporting Documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: See supporting documents

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.