Description
We are a friendly, ambitious and highly supportive Speech and Language Therapy team providing specialist services across acute medicine and surgery, critical care and respiratory pathways at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is passionate about clinical excellence, innovation and professional development. You will be supported by experienced clinicians committed to helping you achieve your career goals in the inpatient setting.
The post holder will work as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the adult acute and stroke inpatient services at Northwick Park Hospital. The post is rotational with approximately 8 months within each team. They will independently assess, diagnose and manage adults with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including patients with acute medical, neurological and critical care needs, with access to senior clinical support for highly complex presentations.
The role includes caseload prioritisation, multidisciplinary working, discharge planning, supervision and support of junior staff and students, training, audit, service improvement and contribution to safe, effective and evidence-based care.
Responsibilities:
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage adults with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
- Prioritise caseload and manage time effectively
- Produce clear clinical records and reports and contribute to discharge planning
- Support less experienced staff, students or colleagues through teaching, supervision or coaching
- Participate in service improvement and quality initiatives
Requirements:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Postgraduate training or supervised competency development in FEES and/or videfluoroscopy
- Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders in acute, stroke or neurological services
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Advanced observation, listening, analytical, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Location:
- Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ