Highly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist

Barnsley Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Hanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT in England is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join as Team Lead in our acute hospital services. You will provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication impairments across medicine, care of the elderly, respiratory, cardiology, stroke and critical care.

As Team Lead, you will provide clinical leadership to the SLT team and wider MDT, support high quality practice and service

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for providing a highly specialist service to Barnsley Hospital for adults with a variety of communication and swallowing difficulties with dysphagia.
• To develop, provide and participate in the training and support of other professionals working with this client group.
• To oversee the clinical provision of input to adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties and to provide assessment and advice to the client group, their carers and other professionals.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake the measurement and evaluation of own clinical work and practice and that of the acute SLT team, through the use of evidence-based projects, practice development work, audit and outcome measures, working within clearly defined operational policies and procedures.
• To participate in the development of innovations in therapy services and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.

Job description

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and aspirational team as a Team Lead within our acute hospital services.

You will provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and management of patients with complex dysphagia and/or communication impairments across medicine, care of the elderly, respiratory, cardiology, stroke and critical care.

As Team Lead, you will provide clinical leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy team and wider MDT, supporting excellent clinical practice, professional development and service improvement. You will play an important role in implementing NHS frameworks, quality standards and evidence-based practice.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic, positive and innovative, with a passion for developing people and services. You will join a supportive team that is committed to continuous learning and improving the care we provide.

Our mission is to provide the best possible care for the people of Barnsley and beyond. We are committed to investing in our staff, supporting health and wellbeing, offering flexible working where possible, and providing a wide range of training and development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our future service. If you are ready to bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills and enthusiasm to a team that wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing a highly specialist service to Barnsley Hospital for adults with a variety of communication and swallowing difficulties with dysphagia.
• To develop, provide and participate in the training and support of other professionals working with this client group.
• To oversee the clinical provision of input to adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties and to provide assessment and advice to the client group, their carers and other professionals.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake the measurement and evaluation of own clinical work and practice and that of the acute SLT team, through the use of evidence-based projects, practice development work, audit and outcome measures, working within clearly defined operational policies and procedures.
• To participate in the development of innovations in therapy services and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

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