Inpatient SLT Specialist (Band 6) – Stroke & Dysphagia

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for the inpatient SLT service at Clayponds Hospital. The role involves managing a caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, working within a multidisciplinary team and providing evidence-based interventions.

The post offers excellent supervision, CPD opportunities and access to resources to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Registered member of RCSLT.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant courses and membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in an inpatient setting.
• Provide specialist assessment of communication and swallowing problems and develop interventions.
• Write comprehensive reports accessible to a range of professionals.
• Develop clear care plans and involve patients and carers in care planning.
• Offer training to other professionals, carers and relatives on safe management of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals across locations and agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic interventions

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Advanced dysphagia

Education

HCPC registration as SLT

SLT Degree

RCSLT membership

Tools

VF assessment

Communication aids

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for the inpatient SLT service at Clayponds Hospital. The role involves managing a caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, working within a multidisciplinary team and providing evidence-based interventions.

The post offers excellent supervision, CPD opportunities and access to resources to support professional development.