A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.
Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) at BHRUT has grown significantly in recent years. We are 23 SLTs over 2 hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, evidence-based & dynamic SLT to join our team as a Band 7 in Stroke & Neurosciences. BHRUT has a well-established stroke pathway including Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), inpatient rehab & Early Supported Discharge (ESD). Queen’s Hospital also provides the regional neurosurgical service for Essex, which means a varied neuroscience caseload. You will join our current Band 7 rotations between Acute Stroke care (HASU/ASU), rehab (inpatient & ESD) & Neurosciences (including neurology & neurosurgery, neuro ITU & awake craniotomy). The Stroke & Neurosciences MDT provide holistic, patient-centred care with opportunities for innovation & service development. These teams often pilot new technologies, projects & programs focused on providing the best service possible.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Stroke/Neurosciences with extensive experience managing dysphagia & communication disorders associated with these caseloads in an acute/rehabilitation setting. They should be competent in VFSS. ITU & tracheostomy experience is beneficial. In-house training for trache & FEES can be provided. Applicants can be considered for the option of a development post from a 6 to 7.
To provide autonomous specialist assessment, treatment and advice to inpatients who present with a wide range of complex swallowing and communication difficulties secondary to stroke or neurology/neuroscience background. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within acute stroke inpatient areas (Hyper Acute Stroke Unit including any outlying stroke patients and Acute Stroke Unit) and stroke rehabilitation services (inpatient and Early Supported Discharge) whilst on stroke rotations. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within inpatient Neurosciences ward, ITU and the Neuro-Outliers team whilst on neuroscience rotation.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025.
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Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) at BHRUT has grown significantly in recent years. We are 23 SLTs over 2 hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, evidence-based & dynamic SLT to join our team as a Band 7 in Stroke & Neurosciences. BHRUT has a well-established stroke pathway including Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), inpatient rehab & Early Supported Discharge (ESD). Queen’s Hospital also provides the regional neurosurgical service for Essex, which means a varied neuroscience caseload. You will join our current Band 7 rotations between Acute Stroke care (HASU/ASU), rehab (inpatient & ESD) & Neurosciences (including neurology & neurosurgery, neuro ITU & awake craniotomy). The Stroke & Neurosciences MDT provide holistic, patient-centred care with opportunities for innovation & service development. These teams often pilot new technologies, projects & programs focused on providing the best service possible.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Stroke/Neurosciences with extensive experience managing dysphagia & communication disorders associated with these caseloads in an acute/rehabilitation setting. They should be competent in VFSS. ITU & tracheostomy experience is beneficial. In-house training for trache & FEES can be provided. Applicants can be considered for the option of a development post from a 6 to 7.
To provide autonomous specialist assessment, treatment and advice to inpatients who present with a wide range of complex swallowing and communication difficulties secondary to stroke or neurology/neuroscience background. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within acute stroke inpatient areas (Hyper Acute Stroke Unit including any outlying stroke patients and Acute Stroke Unit) and stroke rehabilitation services (inpatient and Early Supported Discharge) whilst on stroke rotations. To support providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within inpatient Neurosciences ward, ITU and the Neuro-Outliers team whilst on neuroscience rotation.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025.
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