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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

1 month ago


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

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service to acute hospital in-patients with a range of neurological conditions.

Main Duties of the Job

  • To provide a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service to acute hospital in-patients with a range of neurological conditions utilising highly developed specialist assessment and management skills of dysphagia and communication.
  • To contribute to the provision of instrumental evaluation of swallowing including Videofluoroscopy.
  • To be competent in the assessment and management of tracheostomy.
  • To evaluate the Speech and Language Therapy service within specialist area, making recommendations for improvements and future design of services in line with best practice and current guidelines including local and national policies.
  • To work as part of the MDT to differentially diagnose, assess, treat and manage swallowing and communication disorders within the speciality.
  • To provide expertise to Speech and Language Therapy and MDT colleagues, patients and carers through specialist advice and education.
  • To support the Speech and Language Therapy team in the delivery of care across the Acute Medical service.

Working for Our Organisation

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the region. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes for our community.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training & Professional Development

  • Attainment of recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCSLT and HCPC.
  • RCSLT membership.
  • Current Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
  • Evidence of successful completion of post graduate 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 & 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.

Skills, Abilities and 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.
  • Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.