Speech and Language Therapist Specialist

5 days ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service to patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders to a delegated caseload of patients referred to the service.
  • Regularly evaluate treatment plans to ensure they are safe and effective.
  • Support and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service and act as a clinical specialist alongside the MDT.
  • Provide advice on communication strategies, swallowing, and the use of modified diet and fluid consistencies as required.
  • Act as an independent practitioner and be professionally accountable and responsible for aspects of own work.
  • Work alongside consultants, other Allied Health Professionals, specialist nurses, and ward staff to provide specialist treatment plans as part of holistic patient care.
  • Attend ward rounds, MDT meetings, and best interest meetings as needed.
  • Provide training to healthcare professionals regarding communication and swallowing problems and interventions, including presentations.
  • Contribute to developing advice sheets and new teaching materials.
  • Collect all data necessary to meet local requirements for service monitoring.
  • Work in conjunction with colleagues on development and implementation of local policies based on national guidance.
  • Identify and undertake clinical audit.
  • Maintain professional competence and expertise, keeping up to date with current research, working practices, and models of working.
  • Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
  • Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
  • Work as a committed and effective member of the Speech and Language Therapy, Integrated Therapy, and wider MDT Teams in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession.
  • Work towards gaining experience in a specialised area of Speech and Language Therapy if service demands require this, by shadowing and providing cover when appropriate.
  • Support other specialist Speech and Language Therapists with caseloads in their absence. As required to offer support to other clinical areas to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner.
  • Observe the provisions of, and adhere to, all Trust policies and procedures.
  • Comply with professional guidelines and Code of Conduct.
About Us

We are a unique provider of healthcare in the Stockport community and one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you to explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits
  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice


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