Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced clinician to work with the Speech & Language Therapy lead and wider MDT to review, plan and co-ordinate SLT provision within the urgent care footprint. This is a new and exciting role to support patient flow through the organisation and the successful candidate will be responsible for leading change in the service and becoming an integral member of the urgent care teams. This will include opportunities to develop education and training to the wider MDT to ensure referrals into Speech and Language Therapy are both timely and appropriate. You will lead the service for the acute in-patient team, including elements of staff management, service development and being an integral part of the clinical team, as well as support with the co-ordination of SLT provision for the acute team on a day to day basis. We are aiming to focus on early assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing needs in the area, as well as follow patients who are admitted through to other acute wards, supporting staff as part of the wider caseload.
Main duties of the job We have well established teams in Acute, Stroke, Critical Care and Head and Neck Cancer as well as significant specialist clinical knowledge and clinics for Video fluoroscopy and FEES, with opportunities to develop in this area if desired. We also supervise and educate student SLTs to a graduate standard, working with the Universities to ensure standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent Registered with HCPC Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course
Desirable MSc in specialist area or working towards higher education learning Practice Educators qualification
Experience Essential Post graduate dysphagia experience and ability to manage complex cases independently Experience of managing highly complex cases Experience of multi disciplinary working Extensive relevant clinical experience at post graduate level Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level Commitment to personal and team development
Desirable Leadership Training Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students Experience of audit and research
Skills Essential Organisation and time management skills Demonstrates enthusiasm for role/profession Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance Able to organise and delegate workload Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Desirable Publication in appropriate journals
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Main duties of the job We have well established teams in Acute, Stroke, Critical Care and Head and Neck Cancer as well as significant specialist clinical knowledge and clinics for Video fluoroscopy and FEES, with opportunities to develop in this area if desired. We also supervise and educate student SLTs to a graduate standard, working with the Universities to ensure standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent Registered with HCPC Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course
Desirable MSc in specialist area or working towards higher education learning Practice Educators qualification
Experience Essential Post graduate dysphagia experience and ability to manage complex cases independently Experience of managing highly complex cases Experience of multi disciplinary working Extensive relevant clinical experience at post graduate level Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level Commitment to personal and team development
Desirable Leadership Training Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students Experience of audit and research
Skills Essential Organisation and time management skills Demonstrates enthusiasm for role/profession Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance Able to organise and delegate workload Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Desirable Publication in appropriate journals
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
253-0125-6935553
#J-18808-Ljbffr
