Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cardiothoracic hospital in Liverpool is seeking a Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist to join their therapies team. The role involves providing high-quality assessment and rehabilitation for inpatients, especially those with complex needs. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have significant experience managing tracheostomy patients. This position also offers supervisory opportunities and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, emphasizing professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge equipment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in an acute setting.
• Competent in managing tracheostomy and ventilated patients.
• In-depth experience in complex dysphagia management.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and rehabilitation for inpatients.
• Supervise junior therapists and students.
• Participate in MDT meetings and influence guidelines.

Skills

Auditory discrimination skills

Team collaboration

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification

Health Care Professional Council Registration

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist

Are you an experienced adult Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge?

If so, then this could be the post for you....

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a positive, reliable, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapies team. You will be a senior figure in the SALT team, providing the highest quality assessment and rehabilitation to inpatients with a range of cardio-thoracic conditions. You will have the opportunity to support patients on critical care as well as on our surgical and medical wards, as an integral member of the team you will be encouraged to take a lead in areas of interest, contributing to weekly ITU MDT meetings, staff and student training and influencing policies and guidelines.

We offer a responsive FEES service for identified inpatients alongside a weekly video fluoroscopy clinic therefore some experience and competency in instrumental assessments is essential. Experience and competency in managing patients with tracheostomies is also an essential requirement.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Job responsibilities

We can offer you:

Opportunities to supervise band 6 Speech and Language therapists and students and close working with the MDT across all settings.

Regular exposure and opportunities to utilise competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management. Including the opportunity to upskill in areas as required.

A small and friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research.

Regular working hours (Monday Friday). Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore some weekend working may be required.

The opportunity to work in an CQC rated outstanding trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.

If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or would like to arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Care Professional Council Registration
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or equivalent
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Relevant experience post qualification of working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, within an acute setting.
• FEES competent to level 2a
• Experience working with tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients
• In-depth experience managing complex dysphagia.
• Competent to independently manage tracheostomy and ventilated tracheostomy patients (RCSLT Tracheostomy Framework completion)
• Experience of working in cardiothoracic care.

Skills & Abilities

• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and develop leadership responsibilities
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the specialist client group
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving skills
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Able to maintain concentration in busy environments and with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Values & Behaviours

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
• Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
• Able to demonstrate clearly values aligned to those of the Trust.
• Tactful, diplomatic and authentic

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.