Rotational Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across various settings, including inpatient wards and community care, providing vital support to patients with communication and swallowing disorders. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills in videofluoroscopy and leadership while working within a supportive environment that values professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient care and a culture of inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

In-house training

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT with experience in managing adults with dysphagia.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of assessment tools for communication/swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patients with acquired swallowing and communication impairments.
• Supervise band 5 SLTs and students, providing training and support.
• Conduct joint assessments and participate in CPD opportunities.

Skills

Independent assessment and management of dysphagia

Communication impairment management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Tools

Videofluoroscopy

Tracheostomy management

FEES

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 a qualified SLT, who are independent in the assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication impairment.

Main duties of the job

This rotation provides an excellent opportunity for existing band 6s's or experienced band 5s wanting to take on increased responsibility, and to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with acquired swallowing and communication impairment across a range of inpatient and community settings, within a friendly and supportive team.

There will also be opportunities to develop competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, FEES and leadership and management skills e.g. supervising band 5 SLTs and students.

Regular supervision and in-house training will be provided to the successful applicant, which includes joint assessments and formal protected1:1 supervision. There are also excellent CPD opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

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

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with adults with acquired communication & swallowing disorders
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters
• Experience of working with videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy and /or FEES

Skills

• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Ability to prioritise workload demands
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults
• Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to Stroke, Frailty and adult neurology
• Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Awareness of standards of record keeping
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Personal and Development

• Attendance at relevant CENs/ training courses and study days as part of HCPC's Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Compliance with Trust Policies and Mandatory & Statutory training
• Experience working with SLT assistants & students

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Adapt communication level to the needs of the listener e.g. patient/ consultant/family member
• Negotiation and Problem solving skills
• Demonstrates strengths in building rapport with key stake holders within the SLT team and wider MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy