Advanced Speech and Language Therapist in acute inpatients and stroke.

1 month ago


Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist to lead our general acute inpatient and stroke services at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

We have well established videofluoroscopy and FEES services in both in and outpatients and you will be an integral part of these. As such competencies in advanced dysphagia and VFSS are essential. A track record of leadership experience is keyas you will lead a team of band 6s and 5s within these services as well as liaising with senior staff across all four hospital sites to ensure equitable, safe and modern clinical approaches.

As a regional centre and teaching hospital you will see general inpatients in a variety of specialisms including care of the elderly, respiratory medicine, cardiothoracics, renal medicine, oncology and critical care.

Our SLT service is committed to developing our staff and we robustly support continuing professional development with a variety of internal events and external learning.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and management of patients with acute dysphagia and communication difficulties in acute inpatients and stroke. VFL and FEES. Line management and supervision of junior staff. Teaching and training. Service development.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients in acute services with dysphagia and/or communication disorders utilising a variety of approaches.

Mental capacity assessments.

Therapy, treatment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders.

Independently carrying out VF and FEES assessments.

Independent caseload management.

Line management and supervision of junior staff.

Leading on training, teaching, audit and other activities of governance.

Leading on the development of inpatient and stroke services for SLT.

Liaison with SLT counterparts across the sites to ensure equity, harmonisation and modernisation of services.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

Qualified

Essesntial

Essential

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT

essential

Essential

advanced dysphagia and VF competencies

Essential

Essential

Relevant experience

Essential

Essential

Relevant knowledge and skills

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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