Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join our band 6 rotations at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The posts includes four rotations across the specialty areas of Stroke, Critical Care, Health Services for Elderly People and General Medical/MAU, allowing the post holder to gain skills across a number of clinical specialities.

You will be joining a team of 11.2 SLT's and you will be based within the different interdisciplinary teams during each rotation. You will be well supported with opportunities for peer support and access to joint working with clinical leads in each area and you will be offered opportunities for personal and professional development. The Speech and Language Therapy team run both video fluoroscopy and FEES services which you will have an opportunity to participate in.

Main duties of the job

? As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence based SLT assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of adult patients in acute and rehabilitation services.? This post is a rotational post in the specialty areas of Health Services for Elderly People, Acute Medicine/ MAU, Stroke and Critical Care on a 9monthly basis. The post holder will develop their competencies withineach specialty area working within the departmental competencyframework, taking an active role in continuing professional development? Deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcareprofessionals including nursing staff, junior therapists, and assistants.? Undertake and present evidence-based projects and research includingdepartmental audit in aforementioned specialty areas, suggesting practice changes, and updating resources, under the supervision of line manager and / or clinical supervisor.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk