Speech and Language Therapist

VISSPO; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey Hospital in England is seeking an inpatient Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) to join a clinically passionate SLT team. The post offers rotation across Stroke & Neurology and Acute Medical SLT, with support to develop dysphagia skills in an acute hospital setting.

The successful candidate will have post-graduate competencies in acquired dysphagia and will work with patients, carers and families, using evidence-based practice to plan and deliver therapy programs.

Qualifications

• Band 5 SLT with acute hospital experience.
• Postgraduate competencies in acquired dysphagia management.
• Experience in inpatient settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and treatment of patients.
• Involve patients, carers and families in care planning.
• Obtain informed consent where applicable.
• Develop therapy programmes based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment

Diagnosis

Communication

Education

Postgraduate dysphagia competency

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a band 5 SLT to join our clinically passionate, friendly inpatient speech and language therapy team at the Royal Surrey Hospital.

The post holder will have the opportunity to rotate across the Stroke & Neurology and Acute Medical SLT teams. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated therapists with a keen desire to learn the skills necessary to excel in these rotations. Ideal candidates will have completed post-graduate competencies in acquired dysphagia management and have experience of working in an acute hospital setting at a band 5 level.

The SLT team have extensive expertise in the management of patients with stroke, neurology, critical care, neuro-oncology, general medicine, head and neck cancer (including laryngectomy), and voice disorders. The SLT team place a high value on the acquisition and development of evidence based clinical skills for the benefit of patients. We offer a supportive environment with regular team meetings and a rolling in-service CPD programme.

The SLT team are committed to sharing best practice in the fields of acquired communication and swallow disorders, so provide regular training sessions for doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants.

Main duties of the job

• Using your skilled clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients seeking advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
• Ensuring patients, carers and families are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible (including family meetings and keyworker role on the Stroke unit).
• Ensuring patients give informed consent prior to treatment, working within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to give valid consent.
• Formulating and delivering individual therapy programmes based on current evidence-based practice (EBP) and evaluation of outcomes