Lead Speech & Language Therapist — Flexible Working

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Based in Bristol, you will work across inpatient and outpatient settings with MDT collaboration and senior supervision where needed.

You will use advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex cases, support videofluoroscopy/FEES as appropriate, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to undertake independent caseload management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and outcome measurement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in stroke, neurology, neurosurgery, elderly care and dysphagia management.
• Work autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Analyse assessment findings and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Use clinical reasoning to provide differential diagnoses.
• Make decisions regarding referral, discharge and onward specialist investigations
• Manage complex clinical situations with support from senior colleagues where appropriate
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Negotiate care plans and therapy goals with patients, carers and MDT members
• Communicate complex information to patients, carers and professionals.
• Adapt communication methods to overcome barriers such as aphasia or cognitive impairment
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic and paper records
• Collect and record activity and outcome data.

Skills

Specialist knowledge

Independent caseload

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

RCSLT-recognised degree

HCPC registration

Post-basic dysphagia training

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Based in Bristol, you will work across inpatient and outpatient settings with MDT collaboration and senior supervision where needed.

You will use advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex cases, support videofluoroscopy/FEES as appropriate, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.