Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago


King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established multi-disciplinary Stroke Team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, specialist assessment and rehabilitation to adults with communication and swallowing disorders following stroke. They will work within a strong multidisciplinary team on the acute stroke unit and may also deliver care within the community. Additionally, they will be responsible for the coordination and provision of student SLT placements.

Working for Our Organisation

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Department provides a service to both Stroke and non-stroke patients. The stroke SLT team is part of a wider MDT consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, and Clinical Psychologists. We work closely alongside Stroke Consultants and Stroke Specialist Nurses to ensure a high quality of patient care.

Person Specification

  • Attainment of recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy by RCSLT and HCPC
  • Current Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
  • Membership of RCSLT
  • Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate study in dysphagia, and relevant highly specialist short courses
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD to meet regulatory body professional standards

Experience

  • Significant relevant specialist clinical experience of working with patients with communication difficulties and dysphagia
  • Experience in delivering education and training packages
  • Experience in supervising undergraduate Speech and Language Therapists and more junior therapists
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency working
  • Competence in Videofluoroscopy to a level of independent practice in line with RCSLT competencies
  • Competent in the assessment and management of tracheostomy in line with the RCSLT Tracheostomy Competency Framework
  • Relevant experience working in a community setting

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

  • Competent to a high level in the management of complex patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders within speciality
  • Ability to be an excellent team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy skills


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