Speech and Language Therapist

Homerton University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking healthcare provider, seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across various settings, including stroke and community rehabilitation, while developing essential skills in managing dysphagia and providing specialist care for neurological disorders. The organization prides itself on its commitment to professional development, offering extensive support and training opportunities. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Peer support opportunities

Continuing professional development

Access to videofluoroscopy clinics

Shared CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Skills in managing dysphagia and neurological rehabilitation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work across stroke, community, and inpatient acute settings.
• Manage a caseload of clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Neurological Rehabilitation

Patient Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Homerton Band 5 rotation. The role offers the post holder to develop experience within our Adult Community Rehab Team, Acute inpatient Team and the Graham Stroke Unit based at the Homerton.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in the management of acute dysphagia across a range of conditions, as well as delivering specialist rehabilitation for progressive neurological disorders, stroke and brain injury.

Rotational Band 5 staff have numerous opportunities for project working, training and working with third sector service providers, supervision of students and assistants.

You will be well supported in your new role with access to clinical supervision from experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapists, as well as opportunities for peer support with other SLTs across different services. You will also be part of a wider SLT team at Homerton Hospital and be able to join in shared CPD, access videofluroscopy clinics and the development of study days for multidisciplinary colleagues. All services strongly support continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To work across stroke, community and inpatient acute as part of a rotational programme.
2. Be responsible for a designated caseload of clients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
3. Participate in the delivery of a Saturday service when on hospital based rotations and help support patients’ recreational programmes by occasionally working evenings.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Contact Information:

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Steve Wood
Job title: Joint Prof Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 020 8510 5042

Louise Quah - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Seniority Level:

Entry level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care