Senior Speech & Language Therapist

TouchConsult; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a passionate Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for their Community Adult Therapy Team. This role involves managing complex cases, leading a team, and contributing to service development. Opportunities for professional growth and innovative projects are available, making it ideal for a dynamic individual committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Advanced assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Supervision skills and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with neurological conditions affecting communication.
• Lead and support junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service evaluation and protocol development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Diploma or degree leading to RCLST

Postgraduate dysphagia training

Neuro-rehabilitation training

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About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community, and physical healthcare services for children, adults, and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Hounslow. We also offer specialist services that are commissioned regionally and nationally, such as medium secure services and high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

We aim to meet the diverse needs of a local population of nearly 700,000 people and employ around 4,000 staff across 32 sites. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Background

The trust was established in 2001 through mergers and expansions involving several mental health services and hospitals.

How We Fit Into The NHS

The trust is part of the NHS, providing healthcare funded by the UK government. We work with commissioners and report to NHS London, collaborating with various organizations to deliver comprehensive mental health services.

Key Details

• Location: Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, Hounslow, TW3 3LN
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours/week)
• Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum pro rata, Band 7
• Main Area: Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Job Overview

We seek a dynamic, passionate Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for our Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in Hounslow. The role involves managing a caseload of communication and dysphagia cases, leading the team, and contributing to service development. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in innovative projects and specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with neurological and other conditions affecting communication and swallowing.
• Lead and support junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audits, and protocol development.
• Provide autonomous assessments and therapies, including complex neurological conditions.
• Engage in service development activities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Working for Our Organisation

We are a diverse healthcare provider, operating high secure services and community mental health services across London. Our staff are committed to delivering high-quality care and innovation.

Person Specification

Qualifications include a diploma or degree leading to RCLST, registration with RCSLT and HCPC, postgraduate dysphagia training, and neuro-rehabilitation training. Experience required includes advanced assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders, supervision skills, and audit experience. Skills include excellent communication, teamwork, IT proficiency, and cultural sensitivity. Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidelines, and assessment protocols is essential.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel across bases and to patients' homes.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Contact

For informal visits, contact Tannah Stavrou, Clinical Lead, at [email protected]