Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Do you love working in stroke? Do you have established skills which you are looking to develop? Do you want to work as part of a strong MDT, with a focus on Evidence Based Practice - this is the job for you We are looking for a Band 5 with established skills in dysphagia management who is looking to develop and grow towards becoming a Band 6

You would be working as part of a rotational post within a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, between HASU, Acute stroke, and stroke rehabilitation. This post offers incredible variety and would provide the opportunity to work with an established and passionate MDT who provide best patient care and
continuous innovation. You would have opportunity to develop and further specialise your skills within enhanced care within acute management given our Thrombectomy service, along with your specialist skills in stroke rehabilitation. You would be expected to work within a 6 day therapy service with plans in future, for a 7-day service.

You would be driven by a desire to provide a high standard of patient
care and show a passion for continuous development alongside best evidenced based care. We have a strong commitment to CPD and personal development with the aim to develop and grow your skills. We have structured and established band 5 to 6 competencies in Stroke with peer
supervision opportunities with an established supervision structure. There is also regular access to videofluroscopy and FEES.

This post would sit within the wider Speech and Language therapy service. We are a large team of 24.0 staff and are part of Integrated Nutrition and Communication Services which includes the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Nurses. There is regular access to instrumental assessment of FEES and VFS with an established and experienced service. We are a friendly team rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework with a strong commitment to evidence based practice with regular CPD, appraisal and training opportunities. We are part of an active regional stroke delivery network, which drives quality improvement initiative and provides training opportunities.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, synergising your expertise with that of other professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to meet the diverse needs of stroke patients.

As a valued member of our organization, you will have the opportunity to leverage your specialized clinical skills to meticulously assess, diagnose, and manage dysphagia and disorders of communication with precision and compassion. Each day presents a chance to play a pivotal role in facilitating the recovery process for those affected by stroke, aiding them in reclaiming vital communication abilities and enhancing their overall quality of life.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

For further information please contact Lucy Roebuck Saez - Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist for Stroke or Carmel Richardson Acting Head of Speech and Language Therapy on 01772 522426.

To represent Speech and Language Therapy in best interest meeting and goal setting meetings for patients

To proactively manage risk and ensure safe care is provided at all times

To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process

To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice

To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements in Stroke.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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