Lead Specialist Adult SLT: Dysphagia & Communication
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist to lead our SLT team in the acute hospital. You will provide expert assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication impairments, and shape service delivery.
You will develop staff through training, lead on audits and quality improvement, and work within NHS frameworks to ensure high standards of patient care.
Qualifications
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a SLT.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Postgraduate certificate in adult dysphagia.
- Advanced postgraduate certificate in adult dysphagia.
Responsibilities
- Provide a highly specialist service for adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
- Develop, provide and participate in training and support for other professionals.
- Oversee clinical input for adults with dysphagia; advise clients, carers and professionals.
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and evaluate practice via audits and outcomes.
- Contribute to innovations, risk management, quality standards and clinical effectiveness.
Skills
Education
Job description
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist to lead our SLT team in the acute hospital. You will provide expert assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication impairments, and shape service delivery.
You will develop staff through training, lead on audits and quality improvement, and work within NHS frameworks to ensure high standards of patient care.
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