Exceptional - Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team Lead

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste excitant est ouvert au sein de l’équipe de thérapie du langage de Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. En tant que Team Lead, vous superviserez une équipe et serez responsable de l'évaluation et du traitement des patients ayant des troubles de la communication et de la déglutition, en particulier ceux sous trachéotomie. Un fort soutien professionnel et des opportunités de développement seront offerts.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Expérience en évaluation et traitement des troubles de la communication.
• Connaissance des interventions spécialisées et des procédures de fluoroscopie.
• Capacité à diriger une équipe et à former d'autres professionnels.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l'équipe de thérapie du langage pour les patients hospitalisés.
• Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des interventions thérapeutiques.
• Former le personnel sur la gestion des difficultés de communication.

Skills

Compétences cliniques en thérapie du langage

Évaluation des troubles de la communication

Gestion de la dysphagie

Instruction et formation du personnel

Capacité à travailler en milieu hospitalier

Education

Diplôme en thérapie du langage

Job description

Acute Therapies Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team as Team Lead. We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced clinician to lead the Inpatient team for adults managing dysphagia and communication needs across all inpatient wards, including Critical Care, but excluding the Stroke Unit. Ideally, candidates will have or be working towards competencies in Tracheostomy, FEES, and VF assessments, and be able to contribute to instrumental assessments, including participating in the VF rota for inpatients and outpatients. The role also involves supporting the training and supervision of staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment, and management of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute hospital setting.

The Acute SLT Hospital Service is provided by a small team of Band 5s and 6s within the broader Acute Therapy Team, which includes Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

The post offers excellent support from the Head of Acute Therapies and Operations Manager, along with a commitment to professional development. The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Croydon fosters reflective practice, regular in-service meetings, and team discussions.

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

This role involves assessing, developing, and implementing speech and language therapy interventions for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including patients with tracheostomies and those in Critical Care. The post requires employing highly specialist interventions, evaluating outcomes, and writing detailed reports. The role also includes providing advice and training to staff on managing patients with communication and swallowing issues, negotiating complex cases, and independently running a video fluoroscopy clinic, interpreting results, and report writing.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon, serving a diverse and relatively young population of over 360,000. Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest. We are committed to providing healthcare outside hospital settings through clinics, specialist centers, and home visits, emphasizing innovation and service transformation.

We value education and training, offering various professional development opportunities to our staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sarah Vernon
• Job Title: OCL Acute Therapy
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]