Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: adults

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an autonomous practitioner skilled in the assessment and management of dysphagia and communication conditions. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, person-centered therapy to patients and their families. They will receive access to clinical supervision and regular training, being part of a supportive and dynamic team focused on continuous professional development. This role offers the opportunity to engage in innovative service developments including videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient assessments.

Benefits

Access to clinical supervision

Peer supervision

Regular in-service training

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of dysphagia and acquired communication caseload.
• Post graduate dysphagia training is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with relevant MDTs to deliver integrated therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goal-focused, person-centered, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives.
• Participate in clinical supervision and in-service training.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive SLT team.

Job description

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of a shared dysphagia and acquiredcommunication caseload, as an autonomous practitioner. They will have experience in managing complex presentations and conditions, andtherefore post graduate dysphagia training is desirable.

They will be able to work collaboratively with the relevant MDTs to deliver goal focused, person centred, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives.

The individual will benefit from access to clinical supervision, peer supervision and regular in-service training. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and 'CPD active' SLT team.

Exciting service developments include the use of sEMG and MBSImP. The service also runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient FEESclinic.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.