Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you have an interest in acute care?

Do you want to join a supportive service committed to staff development?

Due to internal development we are in the position to offer the opportunity for two Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join us full-time in our acute service.

Applications will be welcomed from newly-qualified therapists and experienced therapists with an interest in developing specialist skills in acute care.

What our team members say about working for us

"I am part of a team."

"I have the opportunity to try different clinical caseloads and to manage my caseload independently."

"I enjoy the fast pace of working."

"I have freedom."

"There is a great selection of cake and chocolate"

Main duties of the job

You will be based full-time in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the acute inpatient services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital as needed. You will be working as part of a growing acute wards service which includes an Operational Lead, Band 6 and Band 5 therapists and a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. Depending on service need, you may also have the opportunity to work in other parts of the service such as the Brain Injury Unit, Neurorehabilitation Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and/or the Acute Stroke Unit.

Main duties of the job

Working with adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Supporting with morning processes. Contributing to regular team meetings.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job description

Job responsibilities

In acute care every day is different. You will be supporting individuals with a range of conditions including dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory conditions, cancer and infectious diseases. You will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in stroke, neurology, critical care and head and neck cancer. You will also be in regular contact with our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in Leicestershire Partnership Trust, who provide input to individuals within the community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We believe in supporting our team to achieve their goals and are committed to offering:

Regular 1:1 and peer supervision Annual appraisal Opportunities for joint working Continuing professional development, both through in-house training and external courses A 4-6 weekly STARS session to work towards individual objectives Opportunities to spend time in other parts of the service with specialist colleagues

A large part of this role involves supporting individuals with dysphagia. You will be supported to progress through dysphagia competencies during your probationary period.

Person Specification

Training & qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. HCPC registration. Registered member of RCSLT.

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate level Relevant postgraduate experience

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Assessment tools relevant to client group. Appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group. Awareness of principles of clinical governance/audit. Organisational/time management skills. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Analytical & reflection skills

Desirable

Completion of Level B RCSLT dysphagia competency programme

Personal attributes

Essential

Positive team working skills. Ability to work flexibly to meets needs of job.

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