Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist - Stroke & Neurosciences
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University 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. Main duties of the job
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. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy & HCPC Registration Leadership training Skills/Abilities
Evidence of service development experience Tracheostomy competencies including vented tracheostomy experience Experience/Knowledge
Sound knowledge of relevant conditions resulting in complex swallow and/or communication difficulties Proven clinical experience in Stroke &/or Neurosciences Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University 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. Main duties of the job
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. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy & HCPC Registration Leadership training Skills/Abilities
Evidence of service development experience Tracheostomy competencies including vented tracheostomy experience Experience/Knowledge
Sound knowledge of relevant conditions resulting in complex swallow and/or communication difficulties Proven clinical experience in Stroke &/or Neurosciences Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive
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