Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ENT

NHS Jobs; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage complex caseloads and provide specialized interventions for patients with swallowing and communication issues. The role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals, training junior staff, and ensuring evidence-based practices. Candidates must possess relevant postgraduate qualifications and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a diverse caseload in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to provide independent assessments and interventions for complex cases.
• Knowledge of RCSLT competency and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large caseload ensuring adherence to professional standards.
• Provide assessments and treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
• Develop training programs and represent the service in forums.

Skills

Complex diagnosis and management skills

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Training and supervision abilities

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ENT

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Key job responsibilities

Service Delivery

1. Prioritize and manage a large and diverse caseload, ensuring practice aligns with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Position Papers, Quality Guidelines, and HCPC regulations.
2. Develop, deliver, and monitor highly specialist interventions for patients within the defined pathway, covering complex diagnosis and management of swallowing and communication issues.
3. Independently manage and prioritize own complex caseload in a highly specialist area.
4. Collaborate with various agencies and professionals across primary and secondary care, social services, and the voluntary sector.
5. Plan, provide, monitor, and evaluate learning and development programs for other professionals within the clinical area.
6. Represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at delegated forums as directed by the ENT SLT clinical lead.

Clinical Practice

1. Provide independent, highly specialist SLT assessments, diagnosis, interventions, and advice to patients with voice, swallowing, and communication impairments within ENT pathways, including support for families and staff.
2. Interpret diagnostic assessments (EEL, FEES, Videofluoroscopy) in line with RCSLT competency and clinical banding.
3. Offer clinical opinions and recommendations for complex patients in joint clinics, including voice, neuro-laryngology, and airway clinics, with supervision from pathway leads.
4. Manage a range of clinical voice/vocal fold movement disorders, utilizing instrumental assessments and therapeutic interventions.
5. Manage patients with swallowing disorders, recognizing complications and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practice and safety.
6. Develop skills in assessment and management of complex surgical airway patients, including pre- and post-surgery evaluations, with supervision from pathway leads.

Clinical Leadership

1. Provide training and supervision to junior staff, students, and assistants.
2. Delegate tasks appropriately to support staff.
3. Identify and contribute to team objectives aligned with health and social care priorities.
4. Implement relevant policies and contribute to strategic planning.

Clinical Governance

1. Monitor and assess the competencies of junior staff and assistants.
2. Maintain a specialized knowledge base.
3. Identify and minimize risks, maintaining relevant registers and reports.
4. Contribute to clinical governance activities, including incident and complaint reporting.
5. Participate in regional or national clinical networks.

Research, Learning & Development

1. Ensure service delivery is evidence-based.
2. Develop and evaluate training programs for staff, including student placements and supervision.
3. Undertake research or audits to contribute to evidence building.
4. Maintain ongoing professional development.