Due to review of skill mix and internal promotions, we have band 6 vacancies in our team on both of our sites, with the exciting opportunity to gain experience working within acute stroke, acute neuro, and general wards.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the acute SLT caseload. Develop knowledge and skills in specialist areas undertaking role competency frameworks under supervision. To mentor and line manage junior members of staff.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have completed your dysphagia competencies and be able to demonstrate that you have been working independently with a dysphagia caseload, including acute stroke, for a minimum of 9 months. You will need to have completed your NQP framework and be able to evidence you are managing patients with more complex dysphagia/communication impairment with minimal support. You will have ideally undertaken your placement educator training and therefore be in a position to take students on clinical placement.
You will enjoy daily contact with a friendly team of SLT colleagues as well as close contact with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be supported in all aspects of this varied job role, and we actively encourage CPD, hold regular team meetings and discussion groups, and look at ways to further develop our services. There is also the opportunity to gain competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, and leadership.
In the Therapies Directorate, we have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached for this role for further detailed information.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential Completed NQP framework Completed dysphagia competencies
Desirable Experience of delivering training to MDT colleagues
Experience
Essential Independent management of more complex patients Acute stroke/neuro experience HCPC registered Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Membership to RCSLT
Knowledge
Essential Ability to manage time and workload effectively
Desirable Placement educator training
Employer details
Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Berkshire SL2 4HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
151-RO190
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To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the acute SLT caseload. Develop knowledge and skills in specialist areas undertaking role competency frameworks under supervision. To mentor and line manage junior members of staff.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have completed your dysphagia competencies and be able to demonstrate that you have been working independently with a dysphagia caseload, including acute stroke, for a minimum of 9 months. You will need to have completed your NQP framework and be able to evidence you are managing patients with more complex dysphagia/communication impairment with minimal support. You will have ideally undertaken your placement educator training and therefore be in a position to take students on clinical placement.
You will enjoy daily contact with a friendly team of SLT colleagues as well as close contact with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be supported in all aspects of this varied job role, and we actively encourage CPD, hold regular team meetings and discussion groups, and look at ways to further develop our services. There is also the opportunity to gain competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, and leadership.
In the Therapies Directorate, we have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached for this role for further detailed information.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential Completed NQP framework Completed dysphagia competencies
Desirable Experience of delivering training to MDT colleagues
Experience
Essential Independent management of more complex patients Acute stroke/neuro experience HCPC registered Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Membership to RCSLT
Knowledge
Essential Ability to manage time and workload effectively
Desirable Placement educator training
Employer details
Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Berkshire SL2 4HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
151-RO190
#J-18808-Ljbffr
