Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is hiring a Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed term at Barnet General Hospital. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while contributing to the professional development of the department, and maintaining essential patient records.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration required.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adult inpatients with communication needs.
• Develop effective treatment plans based on evidence.
• Participate in CPD and contribute to audits.

Skills

Communication

Adaptabilité

Travail d'équipe

Education

Degree or equivalent in SLT

HCPC Registration

Job description

Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term

This post is a band 5 speech and language therapist in the specialty areas of generalmedicine (including stroke) and health services for the elderly at Barnet GeneralHospital. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of adult patients and maintaining associated records. The post holder willparticipate in teaching in the department and for other professionals. The post involvescontributing to research and audit within Speech and Language Therapy and thespecialist area.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult inpatients. Main duties of the post holder are:

To assess and treat a caseload of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, as an autonomous practitioner, and maintain associated recordsTo provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic inpatientsTo develop effective treatment plans based on evidence-based research seeking guidance from senior speech and language therapist when necessaryTo participate in CPD using evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform own practice and take an active role in own professional developmentTo prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriateTo participate in the bank holiday rota

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

World Class care Values

• Demonstrate the ability to meet the Trust Values

Qualification in SLT

• Degree or equivalent in SLT
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area

Broad clinical experience

• Experience of presenting to groups
• Evidence of involvement in projects / audit
• Experience of managing a caseload independently

General clinical skills

• Able to work in teams
• Able to work independently
• Ability to reflect on own practice
• Able to prioritise urgent and routine tasks
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to adapt communication styles

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.

Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Lead

£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS