Specialist Speech And Language Therapist - Acute & Stroke

London North West Healthcare Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West Healthcare Nhs Trust seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and manage adults with swallowing and communication disorders in acute and stroke settings. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate records and contributing to discharge planning.

The candidate should have a recognised SLT degree, HCPC registration and training in FEES or videofluoroscopy, with an ability to teach and supervise junior staff and students as part of a

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Postgraduate training or supervised competency development in FEES and/or videofluoroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with swallowing and communication disorders in acute, stroke or neurological services.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce clear clinical records and reports and contribute to discharge planning.
• Support less experienced staff, students or colleagues through supervision or coaching.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Teaching supervision

Digital record keeping

Inpatient prioritisation

Discharge planning

Education

SLT degree or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Electronic health records

Job description

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Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Postgraduate training or supervised competency development in FEES and/or videflouroscopy.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders in acute, stroke or neurological services.

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders in acute, stroke or neurological services.
• Experience of independently managing and prioritizing a clinical caseload.
• Experience assessing and managing complex dysphagia and acquired communication disorders.
• Experience working collaboratively with patients carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience producing clear clinical records and reports and contributing to discharge planning
• Experience supporting less experienced staff students or colleagues through teaching supervision or coaching.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessments and interventions relevant to acute and stroke populations.
• Experience in critical care tracheostomy management instrumental swallowing assessment or AAC.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in critical care tracheostomy management instrumental swallowing assessment or AAC

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential criteria

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Advanced observation listening analytical clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information and manage disagreement professionally.
• Ability to work independently within professional boundaries and seek support appropriately.
• Ability to prioritise safely in a busy and unpredictable inpatient environment
• Ability to teach supervise and give constructive feedback
• Ability to use digital clinical systems and maintain accurate records and activity data.
• Commitment to inclusive person-centered and culturally responsive practice
• Ability to work flexibly across the service in response to clinical…

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HEART values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values