Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Acute Stroke

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting, new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated speech and language therapist, to join the Acute Stroke Speech and Language Therapy team within Epsom General Hospital.
This post is based in an acute hospital setting and involves working as an integral member of the SLT team alongside the wider MDT mainly on the stroke wards.
Applicants should have skills and experience in managing patients with swallowing and communication disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic SLT with a strong interest in acquired communication and swallowing disorders, good communication skills as well as effective time management and organisation skills. This role also requires a high standard of record keeping.
The department has close support networks with local community based Speech and Language therapy services, including regular journal clubs and in-service training.
We have access to videofluoroscopy with MBSImP training provided and are in process of establishing out FEES service.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

Utilising and consolidating specialist SLT skills in the management of patients with swallowing and communication impairments in an acute setting.
To be responsible for the management of a caseload of adult inpatients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders in the acute wards.
To cover the acute caseload when acute medical therapists are on leave or sick.
To work bank holidays as part of an annual rota within the team as part of the acute stroke service requirements.
To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to the coordination, overall development and management of Speech & Language Therapy input on the wards.
To develop skills in the area of Videofluoroscopy and FEES and actively participate in the running of the Videofluoroscopy clinic and FEES assessments.
To be accountable for own professional action and recognize own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
To participate in team meetings, audit and research projects on a regular basis within the Speech and Language Therapy Service.
Training for SLTs, carers and other members of the MDT, as well as supervising students and mentoring junior staff with appropriate support.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.