Bank Inpatient Therapies Speech and Language Therapist

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Camden Town is looking for a motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing specialist assessments and interventions for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a busy acute setting. Ideal candidates will have strong prioritisation and organisational skills and a passion for delivering high-quality clinical care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Support for staff development

Range of benefits

Inclusivity and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in acute healthcare settings.
• Ability to provide assessment and intervention for communication disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for patients with communication disorders.
• Act as a resource for patients with complex communication impairments.
• Promote effective communication among multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Prioritisation skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join our Band 6 SLT bank staff at Homerton Healthcare working in the vibrant and diverse borough of City and Hackney. We have an opportunity for a motivated band 6 SLT with excellent prioritisation and organisational skills to gain experience in a fast-paced environment with support from our friendly yet innovative and proactive service. The SLT team sits within a busy acute therapy service team comprising physiotherapists, OT, dietitians and therapy assistants. The post-holder will provide SLT input for a wide range of patients in an acute NHS hospital, and you will be part of well-co-ordinated, specialist multi-professional teams working closely with nursing and medical colleagues.

Develop and provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and intervention to patients with acquired disorders of communication and/or swallowing.

Act as an expert resource in advocating for patients with complex communication impairment to enable them to understand, contribute and make informed consent to treatment options for all disciplines.

Assess and determine need for alternative and augmentative communication aids.

Provide detailed information for patients\' carers and families regarding the risks associated with oral feeding and contribute to and inform discussions with the full team regarding non-oral feeding.

Promote and maintain a high standard of evidence based clinical practice and maintain own knowledge of current literature and developments relevant to the field.

Facilitate effective communication between the Speech & Language Therapy Department and all other members of the inter-disciplinary team.

About Homerton

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard\'s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.