Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke
Band 6
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy Grade: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (full-time) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 327-24-1117-A Site: Vale Community Hospital Town: Dursley Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 We love what we do and we think you will, too! At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. Job overview
1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. 22.5 hours of this post can be permanent. Speech and Language Therapist experienced in Stroke Rehabilitation with a passion for delivering high-quality specialist intervention. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to Stroke patients with communication and swallowing disorders in the community stroke unit. To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to the holistic management and rehabilitation of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) caseload. Person specification
Qualifications
Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Post Graduate Dysphagia Training Length and Nature of experience
Considerable experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke Professional, Managerial, Specialist Knowledge
Ability to identify own professional development needs and develop a professional portfolio within the appraisal framework, including specific objectives Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions Ability to demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation Personal Skills and attributes
Good communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work under pressure Ability to engage positively with service users Ability to work effectively as a team member When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer: Free car parking at many of our sites 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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Band 6
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy Grade: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (full-time) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 327-24-1117-A Site: Vale Community Hospital Town: Dursley Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 We love what we do and we think you will, too! At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. Job overview
1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. 22.5 hours of this post can be permanent. Speech and Language Therapist experienced in Stroke Rehabilitation with a passion for delivering high-quality specialist intervention. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to Stroke patients with communication and swallowing disorders in the community stroke unit. To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to the holistic management and rehabilitation of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) caseload. Person specification
Qualifications
Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Post Graduate Dysphagia Training Length and Nature of experience
Considerable experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke Professional, Managerial, Specialist Knowledge
Ability to identify own professional development needs and develop a professional portfolio within the appraisal framework, including specific objectives Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions Ability to demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation Personal Skills and attributes
Good communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work under pressure Ability to engage positively with service users Ability to work effectively as a team member When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer: Free car parking at many of our sites 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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