Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute & Stroke
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Are you looking to further develop your skills across different adult settings? If so then we want you! We are a team of approximately 30 SLTS who are welcoming, friendly and team focused. We want to provide all of our therapists with the ability to think critically, challenge the evidence base and provide high standards of person-centred care. This involves commitment, motivation and a strong desire to learn and in turn, we will give you our commitment of CPD, the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in acquired dysphagia and communication disorders within the acute setting. Main duties of the job
This is a permanent, full time post working within our acute inpatient team, HASU, stroke unit and Brent ESD - all based at Northwick Park Hospital. There is the opportunity to develop skills in dysphagia management, cough reflex testing, FEES and VFS competencies, goal-setting, and complex communication management. We actively encourage quality improvement and service development and you will also be able to develop your leadership and supervision skills. Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC registration Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Knowledge and experience
Experience at postgraduate level of working with adults Assessment treatment and management of clients with speech, language and communication difficulties relevant to the neurological / acute client group Delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group Working with carers & MDT Writing clinical notes and reports Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/ clinical audit Managing own caseload Delivering training Skills, abilities and attributes
Excellent written and spoken English with good presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills, and negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload Demonstrates ability to be a team player and calm under pressure 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.
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Are you looking to further develop your skills across different adult settings? If so then we want you! We are a team of approximately 30 SLTS who are welcoming, friendly and team focused. We want to provide all of our therapists with the ability to think critically, challenge the evidence base and provide high standards of person-centred care. This involves commitment, motivation and a strong desire to learn and in turn, we will give you our commitment of CPD, the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in acquired dysphagia and communication disorders within the acute setting. Main duties of the job
This is a permanent, full time post working within our acute inpatient team, HASU, stroke unit and Brent ESD - all based at Northwick Park Hospital. There is the opportunity to develop skills in dysphagia management, cough reflex testing, FEES and VFS competencies, goal-setting, and complex communication management. We actively encourage quality improvement and service development and you will also be able to develop your leadership and supervision skills. Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC registration Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Knowledge and experience
Experience at postgraduate level of working with adults Assessment treatment and management of clients with speech, language and communication difficulties relevant to the neurological / acute client group Delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group Working with carers & MDT Writing clinical notes and reports Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/ clinical audit Managing own caseload Delivering training Skills, abilities and attributes
Excellent written and spoken English with good presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills, and negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload Demonstrates ability to be a team player and calm under pressure 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.
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