Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic and autonomous Speech and Language Therapist to provide high-standard therapy for patients with swallowing and communication difficulties. This role involves managing complex conditions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have post-graduate dysphagia training and a passion for enhancing patient care. The position offers opportunities for clinical supervision, peer training, and involvement in exciting service developments like videofluoroscopy clinics.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Regular in-service training

Flexible working options

Peer supervision

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex neurological conditions.
• Autonomous practitioner with a passion for patient care.
• Ability to provide goal-focused, person-centred therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy to patients.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients.
• Support operational delivery of services and initiatives.

Skills

Assessment and management of dysphagia

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Complex presentations management

CPD active participation

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Post-graduate dysphagia training

Relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of a shared dysphagia and acquired communication caseload, as an autonomous practitioner. They will have experience in managing complex presentations and conditions, and therefore post graduate dysphagia training is desirable. They will be able to work collaboratively with the relevant MDTs to deliver goal focused, person centred, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives. The individual will benefit from access to clinical supervision, peer supervision and regular in-service training. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and 'CPD active' SLT team. Exciting service developments include the use of sEMG and MBSImP. The service also runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient FEES clinic., To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions. To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Key Messages

Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
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• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
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(MCHFT). We are looking for an enthusiastic, autonomous and highly motivated Speech and language Therapist with a passion for working with patients who present with swallowing and communication difficulties.

The post will be based on the acute medical and surgical wards at Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.