Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Rotation

Evasion Design; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Rotation

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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic speech and language therapist to join the Band 6 rotation within our adult inpatient services. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a variety of specialist services including complex neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and older adults.

Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team member, with relevant experience, who is keen to expand their knowledge and skills in supporting adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. As an organisation we pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient centred care. Throughout each stage of the rotation, the successful applicant will become an integral part of a dedicated specialist rehab team comprising of speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and skilled support staff. There will be an opportunity to line manage and provide supervision to more junior speech and language therapists, students and support staff/assistants. Excellent communication skills and flexibility are essential to the role.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide SLT input across different specialities and settings: stroke, inpatient neurorehabilitation and older adults services.
• Manage a complex caseload of patients including those with profound neurological impairments, cognitive impairments, and patients in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDoC) and/or with tracheostomy.
• Provide timely, thorough and robust assessment of patients' communication and swallowing needs in a manner that is patient-centred and alongside other members of the MDT.
• Support patients and families (where able) to set achievable and realistic goals, dealing sensitively with issues that may arise whilst doing so.
• Structure clear, patient-based therapy plans based on best practice and adapted to individual clients' goals and priorities.

Professional

• Establish positive working relationships with members of the MDT across services, wards and sites.
• Record and maintain up to date clinical case notes in line with professional standards and trust, professional and departmental policies.

Organisational / Administrative

• Provide cover for colleagues as required and support reallocation of caseload in the absence of any member of the team.
• Use IT skills to produce customised treatment plans and materials, including low tech AAC.
• Contribute to service development and audit.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

• Offer specialist clinical support to less experienced SLTs.
• Supervise junior members of SLT staff, assistants and volunteers.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent prioritisation skills.
• Is able to reflect on clinical practice and initiate appropriate changes.
• Has insight into own coping strategies in stressful situations.
• Able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Has current registration.
• HCPC Licence to Practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Dysphagia Post qualification training / qualification.
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities.
• Degree in SLT or equivalent.

Experience

• Significant experience in specialised clinical area.
• Experience of assessing and treating complex neuro disability.
• Experience in providing training to a range of qualified professionals in area of specialism.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address: Moseley Hall Hospital, Birmingham, B13 8JL
Employer's Website: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT