Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

3 months ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join Shropshire Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. We are a specialist multi-disciplinary team that supports people with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological conditions across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area. The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Support Workers and Administrative staff.

We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist who has experience working with adults with neurological conditions who may have communication and/or swallowing disorders. You will join a friendly and enthusiastic team, providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to adults in outpatient settings and their own homes.

The post is suitable for a therapist with an interest in neurology who has not yet worked in a specialist neurological service. We provide regular supervision and will support you to develop your specialist skills.

The post is based in Shrewsbury but there may be potential to work from other SCHT bases within the county.

If you would like further information about this post, please contact:

Kadia Acres, Clinical Lead SLT ()

or

Alison Oldham, CNRT Team Lead ()

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to provide treatment to clients in individual and group settings. You will be responsible for your own clinical caseload and for designing programmes to be delivered by support workers and caregivers as part of your clients' rehabilitation.

As part of this role you will:

Provide specialist assessment and management for people with acquired brain injuries and progressive neurological conditions, working with the multi-disciplinary team and other local agencies including families, caregivers, local authority services and third sector organisations Provide specialist management for people with communication difficulties including aphasia, motor speech disorders and cognitive communication difficulties. This will include conversation partner training, developing compensatory strategies, developing self-advocacy skills and impairment-based therapy Contribute to developing new ways of working, alongside the Clinical Lead SLT. For example, further developing telehealth programmes Provide specialist assessment and management for people with dysphagia, including designing and delivering rehabilitation programmes Support the MDT to work effectively with people with communication difficulties including joint sessions and delivering training Work in an interdisciplinary context considering a client's holistic needs and contributing to their overall rehabilitation.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualificatons

Essential

Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification Current registration with HCPC Certified member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Post graduate certificate in dysphagia (or equivalent substantial experience and experiential training to demonstrate skills) Evidence of post graduate training/CPD in areas of acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.

Experience

Essential

Experience of carrying out specialist assessment and intervention within area of acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Experience of supervising and giving feedback to others students, qualified staff and rehabilitation assistants.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to neurological assessment and rehabilitation. Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSFs/NICE guidelines. Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise with excellent time management skills. Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Use of audit and outcome measures for service improvement. Skilled in the use of IT, including Microsoft 365 and Apps/programmes used in the assessment, treatment and management of clients with communication difficulties.

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