Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Specialist Stroke rehabilitation unit. In this role, you will manage complex cases, support discharge planning, and contribute to the development of best practices. The position involves supervisory responsibilities for junior staff and participation in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing acute complex acquired disorders.
• Supervisory responsibilities for multidisciplinary staff.
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of speech and language therapy patients.
• Lead discharge planning for patients with communication impairments.
• Participate in service development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

To act as Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) within the Specialist Stroke rehabilitation unit supporting service provision and embedding best practice in a community hospital setting

To independently manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of adults with acute, complex acquired disorders of swallowing, voice and communication following Stroke

To work closely with the Therapy Lead for Stroke and head of profession for SLT in the ongoing development of the SLT service in the inpatient Stroke rehabilitation setting

To be involved in and leading complex discharge planning for patients with language or swallow impairment

To be an integral member of the ward teamproviding professional support and advice and acting as a resource to others and to link with acute SLT colleagues

To ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment

To undertake specific evaluation and quality initiatives in line with local and national drivers and contribute to the strategic development of the Stroke Service

The post holder has supervisory and teaching responsibility for multidisciplinary staff, more junior staff, apprentices, students and rehabilitation assistants

Day to day operational and supervisory responsibility for Rehabilitation Assistants and Band 6 SLT

To support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development and by undertaking audit or research within the service