Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

at  Active Care Group

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST SEEKING AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established multidisciplinary team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. Our 52-bed Level 1 and Level 2 inpatient rehabilitation service provides specialist treatment and care for patients with complex physical and cognitive impairments, challenging behaviours, and neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury.
With support from our Head of Therapies and Deputy Head of Therapies, the successful candidate will ensure the effective delivery of a highly specialist SLT service, through the provision of management, clinical supervision, and training of junior Speech and Language Therapy staff and students. Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of clinical care and will have the opportunity to actively contribute to wider service development.
If you are a caring and committed Speech and Language Therapist looking for a leadership position, we would love to hear from you!

• Carry out comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessments (standardised and non-standardised) and outcome measurement as an autonomous practitioner for patients with highly complex neurological presentations following acquired and traumatic brain injury
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in instrumental evaluation of swallowing including interpretation of both video fluoroscopy and FEES reports
• Use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to determine appropriate care pathways utilising specialist treatment skills and options
• Develop and oversee the implementation and evaluation of individualised treatment programmes and goals and provide advice to the Speech and Language Therapy and wider Inter-Disciplinary team
• Develop comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy discharge plans, referring to and liaising with relevant community services
• Always manage clinical risk within own caseload and support the clinical lead in managing clinical risk across the Speech and Language Therapy team
• Be competent working with patients with non-ventilated tracheostomies, (or a wiliness to complete training)
• Ensure that qualified Speech and Language Therapy staff receive regular clinical supervision, annual appraisals and comprehensive personal development plans
• Provide clinical advice and support to the Speech and Language Therapy Team along with support staff and students
• Attend relevant local meetings that have a direct impact on the Speech and Language Therapy team e.g. Clinical Governance and Team Meetings
• Contribute to Centre based audits
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights