Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join the SLT team within our band 6 rotations. The rotations include Stroke (HASU & ASU), Neuro Cardiac, Acute (General & Specialist Medicine), Neuro Rehabilitation at The Wolfson Rehabilitation Unit, Acute paediatrics and Community Outpatients within Wandsworth Community SLT team. 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 along with a commitment to innovation and research. Experience working with adults and /or paediatrics with communication and swallowing impairments is essential as is dysphagia training. Working closely with patients, carers families and key agencies 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
Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills
- Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
- Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes
- Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing
- Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently.
- Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required.
-Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients.
About us
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly skilled Speech and Language Therapy service and work within the neurosciences department. This post holder will carry a caseload covering stroke and wider neurological etiologies with support to the rest of the acute neurosciences and trauma teams. They will have the opportunity to work on our instrumental assessment rota and work towards relevant clinical competencies. The post holder will have experience providing SLT assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders within an MDT setting. The post holder will carry their own caseload and have an important role in liaising with other specialist services to optimise patient outcomes.
The post holder will receive regular supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills. They will be joining a highly supportive and innovative Speech and Language Therapy Department, offering well established CPD and learning opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements.
****Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification****
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- To have a full driving licence and be a car owner or have own transport (bicycle, moped, motor bike)
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- To have a full driving licence and be a car owner or have own transport (bicycle, moped, motor bike)
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).
Additional information
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).
