Speech And Language Therapist (Rotational)

St George'S University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Band 6 rotations across Adult and Paediatric services. The role includes diverse rotations such as Acute Medicine, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, and Community neuro, with emphasis on supervision and professional development.

You will manage a varied caseload with emphasis on dysphagia and communication impairments, work with families, and participate in weekly

Qualifications

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice.
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self-directed study.

Responsibilities

Manage adult or paediatric caseload independently depending on rotation.
Provide specialist SLT knowledge and support to colleagues and the service.
Lead collaborative working with patients, carers and multidisciplinary staff.
Participate in weekly instrumental assessment clinics where appropriate.
Assist with student placements and supervise SLT assistants.

Skills

Speech and language therapy

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Assessment tools

Dysphagia management

IT skills

Clinical governance

Education

SLT degree qualification

HCPC licence to practise

RC SLT registration

Specialist short courses

Tools

Videofluoroscopy knowledge

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join the SLT team within our band 6 rotations. The rotations include Acute Medicine/ Senior health, Neurocardiac/ Major Trauma, Community neuro, Outpatients, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation and Acute Paediatrics.

The postholder will be part of a progressive and supportive speech and language team consisting of 30+ SLTs across a range of specialities. Great emphasis is placed on supervision and professional development.

Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments is essential as is dysphagia training.

Working with families is an important part of the work. Excellent communication skills are essential and an interest in the process as well as the outcomes of rehabilitation is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently manage, dependant on the specific rotation, an Adult or paediatric caseload and provide specialist SLT knowledge, skills, and expertise to colleagues and support the SLT service as a whole. There will be opportunity to participate in weekly instrumental assessment clinics.

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to adult/paediatric patients/clients with a variety of needs including Aphasia, Complex needs, Dysphagia, Feeding difficulties, and Cognitive communication difficulties. A significant proportion of these clients will have English as an additional language (EAL).

They will work alongside adult/ paediatric medical, surgical and multidisciplinary staff to ensure highly specialist therapy programs and care plans are in place for the patients/clients under their care.

The post holder will be expected to lead collaborative working with patients / clients, carers and with colleagues internally and externally planning and delivering services.

The post holder will also assist with the work of student placements, provide guidance for speech and language therapy assistants and provide clinical support to other therapists/staff on SLT issues

As part of the Adult rotation specialities, the post holder will be required to work as part of the weekend working rota.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level including clinical training, clinical experience with an adult caseload in a previous job or clinical placement.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
Knowledge of the use of videofluoroscopy
Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
Negotiation and problem solving skills
Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
Competent with IT skills
Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Good written and spoken English

Personal Attributes

Essential

Physically fit to meet requirements of post
Team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, London, SW11 1SW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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