Inpatient and Feeding Speech and Language Therapy Specialist
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a focus on pediatric dysphagia and a background in acute care settings? Our Inpatient and Feeding Speech and Language Therapy Team is seeking a dedicated professional to join our ranks in a permanent full-time role.
As part of our dynamic and collaborative team of 11 Speech and Language Therapists and a SLT Assistant, you will provide essential feeding and communication support across 23 inpatient wards and 9 specialized outpatient feeding clinics. Our team is integrated within the larger Speech and Language Therapy department at Great Ormond Street Hospital, which consists of over 30 professionals committed to excellence in patient care.
If you possess postgraduate experience in the specialized assessment and management of communication and swallowing challenges in children, along with a passion for innovative, evidence-based practices, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. You will align with our commitment to the Trust's Mission and Values.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver specialized speech and language therapy services to inpatients facing feeding and communication disorders stemming from a variety of rare and complex conditions, ensuring the highest quality of clinical care.
- Provide expert knowledge in the selection, application, and interpretation of objective assessments related to oral-motor and pharyngeal aspects of feeding.
- Offer guidance and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding congenital, acute, and chronic feeding and communication challenges, often in sensitive and ethical contexts concerning treatment options, including palliative care and quality of life considerations.
- Maintain regular communication with the SLT line manager and utilize established supervision frameworks for service delivery and complex clinical case management.
- Oversee the management of referrals in collaboration with senior colleagues, ensuring timely responses to referring agencies in conjunction with the SLT administrative team.
- Engage in the clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate speech and language therapy students, as well as the education and training of staff from various disciplines, in consultation with the Team Leader and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.
About Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidates based solely on their abilities and individual merits, evaluated against the role's criteria through a fair and unbiased process.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff members are valued and respected. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, or duration of unemployment.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals within BAME communities, those with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and members of the LGBT+ community.
Our policies and procedures ensure that all applicants and employees are treated equitably and consistently. We take pride in being recognized as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We actively support staff networks focused on BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women's issues. These employee-led groups foster a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by contributing to the Trust's mission and values.
Job Responsibilities
The complete job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please refer to the attached materials.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential Qualifications
- Our Always values
- Recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Health Professions Council license to practice
- Advanced level dysphagia training
- Training in clinical and student supervision
Desirable Qualifications
- Postgraduate courses in feeding difficulties at a master's equivalent level
- SLT Clinical Master's Degree
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in supervising clinical students and clinical supervision procedures
- Experience in interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Experience utilizing both informal and formal speech and language assessment and feeding techniques for children across various age groups
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication assessment tools relevant to inpatient caseloads
- Understanding of cultural considerations impacting SLTs working with this patient population
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
- Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of neonates and older children with communication and/or feeding difficulties
- Evidence of providing SLT interventions for feeding and communication through various formats and experience in an acute hospital environment
- Principles of dysphagia assessment and management in pediatrics
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to recognize when to seek assistance
- Ability to convey assessment outcomes and management plans to relevant professionals, including pediatricians, schools, and other therapists
- Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, sustained focus, and empathy for patients and families with complex communication needs
- Demonstrated expertise in managing feeding and communication challenges related to children with complex special needs
- Self-organizational skills, including effective caseload prioritization
- Proficient in IT applications, including Microsoft Office software
Desirable Skills and Abilities
- Able to manage the emotional aspects of working with patients facing feeding and communication disorders
- Highly developed negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written presentation abilities
- Skills in motivating clients and caregivers to engage in the therapeutic process
- Formal training in presentation skills
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