Speech & Language Therapist: Inpatient Rotations+Dysphagia

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist for an internal rotation in the inpatient SLT service. The post is a fixed term full-time role covering a 9-month secondment leave.

The post holder will work with other SLTs and assistants across Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital, with opportunities to engage in MDT work and wider service development. Newly qualified Band 5 or experienced SLTs are supported with mentorship to complete RCSLT

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
• Health Professions Council License to Practice.
• Registered member of RCSLT.

Responsibilities

• To independently provide a Speech and Language Therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and advice service for people with communication and/or dysphagia needs, their families, carers, support staff and professionals.
• To work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team across a variety of agencies and locations in order to maximise communication opportunities.
• To plan for and support the work of assistants and co-workers as part of the case management.
• To contribute to the development of and deliver of a range of training packages for health and education professionals, other agencies and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

Health Professions Council License to Practice

Registered member of RCSLT

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist for an internal rotation in the inpatient SLT service. The post is a fixed term full-time role covering a 9-month secondment leave.

The post holder will work with other SLTs and assistants across Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital, with opportunities to engage in MDT work and wider service development. Newly qualified Band 5 or experienced SLTs are supported with mentorship to complete RCSLT