Impactful Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Medicine

NHS Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work within Acute General Medicine. You will assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based interventions, generate written reports and contribute to patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include service development, data collection, clinical governance, and supervising junior therapists and support staff, with opportunities for ongoing professional

Qualifications

• To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis, on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice.
• To generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.
• To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.
• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care.
• To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.
• To monitor and adapt to patient needs, including sensory aspects of communication.

Responsibilities

• 1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• 2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.
• 3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues.
• 4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• 5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care.
• 6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.
• 7. To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs.
• 8. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care.
• 9. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans including: Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements
• 10. Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines
• 11. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses
• 12. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise
• 13. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures
• 14. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area.
• 15. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan.
• 16. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required.
• 17. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients.
• 18. To supervise and mentor the junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff and therapy assistants.
• 19. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups.
• 20. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals.
• 21. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise.
• 22. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team.
• 23. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with professional standards and local policies.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work within Acute General Medicine. You will assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based interventions, generate written reports and contribute to patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include service development, data collection, clinical governance, and supervising junior therapists and support staff, with opportunities for ongoing professional