Specialist Speech and Language Therapist -Stroke

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality interventions for stroke patients, ensuring effective communication and rehabilitation. With a commitment to professional development and teamwork, you'll be part of an organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like generous leave, free parking, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about enhancing patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Increased leave with long service

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Experience in managing patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment to Stroke patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for holistic patient management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Auditory and Perceptual Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Post Graduate Dysphagia Training

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke

Band 6

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (full-time)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 327-24-1117-A

Site: Vale Community Hospital
Town: Dursley
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire.

Job overview

1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. 22.5 hours of this post can be permanent.
Speech and Language Therapist experienced in Stroke Rehabilitation with a passion for delivering high-quality specialist intervention.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to Stroke patients with communication and swallowing disorders in the community stroke unit.
2. To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to the holistic management and rehabilitation of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) caseload.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Training

Length and Nature of experience

• Considerable experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke

Professional, Managerial, Specialist Knowledge

• Ability to identify own professional development needs and develop a professional portfolio within the appraisal framework, including specific objectives
• Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently
• Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation

Personal Skills and attributes

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to engage positively with service users
• Ability to work effectively as a team member

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.