Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

1 month ago

London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Barnet Hospital, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a highly specialist Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated Stroke + Neurology Team.

You will join a friendly, well-established integrated therapy service, working alongside experienced colleagues. The post will be based on the 24 bed Acute Stroke Unit, where you will be working alongside a cohesive, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary will play a crucial role in supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders, contributing to their care and improving their quality of life. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy.

Main duties of the job

Conduct specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients with stroke-related communication and swallowing difficulties. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary stroke team to deliver integrated care, ensuring effective communication and continuity across services.

Provide clinical leadership as part of a team of dedicated and experienced senior SLTs working within specialty groups that include Health Services for Elderly People, General Medicine, Head and Neck Cancer, Voice / ENT and Critical Care / Respiratory.

Participate in videofluroscopy and FEES services to provide comprehensive dysphagia assessment and rehabilitation Provide expert advice, training, and support to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals regarding the management of speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, and research activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and service quality. Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding policies.

The role plays a key part in supporting the service to maintain its SSNAP standards, working closely with other therapy specialties and stakeholders. The team has strong links across the North Central London stroke network including with local ESD, community and rehab services.

About us

At Royal Free London, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare to our diverse community. Our organization is renowned for clinical excellence, innovative approaches, and compassionate care. As part of the Stroke Team, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking group dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing stroke rehabilitation.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel:- Welcome all of the time- Confident because we are clearly communicating- Respected and cared for- Reassured that they are always in safe hands

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas Membership of special interest group

Desirable

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines Broad range of clinical experience at a Band 6 level or above including neurosciences/elderly care, complex swallow and communication Experience with videofluoroscopy interpretation and clinical reporting Experience of working in an acute, hospital-based setting, including working within an MDT Presentations to a range of groups Teaching/training of staff or students Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students Active participation in an audit or quality improvement project work Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Tracheostomy management Experience working with FEES Line management of other AHPs

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

Able to work autonomously and use initiative Evidence of specialist clinical skills Effective clinical reasoning skills Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues. Effective written communication skills Good presentation skills Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and unidisciplinary Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines Ability to be proactive in-service development Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

Others

Essential

Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness Ability to negotiate Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams Self-motivated and able to motivate others

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