Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Voice disorders
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Job summary
The Buckinghamshire Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic therapist to join the team. You will be a member of our ENT speech and language therapy service. The post will be based at Amersham hospital, however, the post holder will be required to run clinics at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospital according need. This post is perfect for a therapist looking to gain experience with voice disorders.
Following a successful pilot of SLTs working to deliver the first contact for patients with voice and swallowing disorders we have received investment into the team to fund this post. You will be working alongside a clinical lead SLT to deliver early treatment to people with voice and throat disorders. You will also work alongside the ENT consultant team and within scoping clinics and joint voice clinics.
Post-graduate dysphagia training is essential for this post, and you will be supported to develop scoping competencies, diagnostic voice assessment skills and voice therapy competencies.
The ENT SLT team sits within the wider ENT and Adult SLT service, which covers acute to community provision. The team has a focus on compassionate leadership, staff well-being and valuing every member of the team for their unique contributions.
We would consider offering this post as a band 5 to band 6 development post, so don't miss this opportunity to develop your SLT career.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will provide speech and language therapy to outpatients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders; being accountable for their own actions and recognising their own professional boundaries and competencies. The post holder will work under the guidance of the Clinical Lead SLT and Highly Specialist SLTs to provide efficient, high quality care.
- As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, the post holder will be independent in completing assessment, treatment and management of people with voice, swallowing and communication disorders and will demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning / diagnostic skills. The post holder will be able to work with patients, carers and MDT colleagues to set patient centred goals and deliver personalised care.
- The post holder will work with the ENT SLT team contributing to the development of service initiatives and organisational objectives. They will continue to develop post graduate competencies in dysphagia and voice disorders, and will be supported to develop scoping and FEES competencies.
- The post holder will support junior staff and will support the provision of student placements as a clinical educator.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
434-SCC5385147-A
Job locations
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer's website
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