Rotational Speech & Language Therapist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team at a leading NHS trust. This role involves managing complex patients with dysphagia and communication impairments across various settings, including inpatient wards and community care. You will have opportunities to develop competencies in advanced techniques and leadership skills while receiving regular supervision and training. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, where your contributions will help shape a high-performing healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified SLTs who are independent in assessment and management.
• Experience with complex patients in inpatient and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patients with swallowing and communication impairments.
• Provide regular supervision and in-house training.

Skills

Assessment of dysphagia

Management of communication impairment

Videofluoroscopy competencies

Tracheostomy management

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our rotation at Whipps Cross Hospital (starting in the acute setting).

This Band 6 Rotation Covers The Following Specialities

• Inpatient acute wards including ICU
• Waltham Forest Community, supporting patients at home or in care home settings, as well as outpatients. You will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
• Integrated Stroke pathway, covering inpatients stroke unit and supporting patients on discharge home into the community

All applicants should be qualified SLTs, who are independent in the assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication impairment.

This rotation offers an excellent opportunity for existing band 6s or experienced band 5s seeking increased responsibility. It allows you to consolidate your skills in managing complex patients with acquired swallowing and communication impairments across inpatient and community settings, within a friendly and supportive team.

Opportunities to develop competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, FEES, and leadership and management skills (such as supervising band 5 SLTs and students) are available.

Regular supervision and in-house training will be provided, including joint assessments and formal 1:1 supervision. There are also excellent CPD opportunities within the SLT service and the wider multidisciplinary team.

For specific enquiries about this post, please contact Mahie Sumathipala, Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist, at 02085356329 or via email at [e-mail].

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

Our group of NHS hospitals is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having moved out of special measures, we are now focused on continual improvement to serve our patients better.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to ensure high standards of harm-free care, timely services, and an outstanding work environment guided by our WeCare values and behaviors.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and creating a workplace where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment.

For further details or informal visits, contact Mahiedhara Sumathipala, Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, at [e-mail] or call 0208 535 6795.