Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Verified Company
Blackpool, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

The joint Acute and Community SLT Team are a friendly group of Therapists and Assistants and admin staff serving the Fylde Coast population.

We work hard with other service providers to provide a high-quality responsive service to our patients and their carers. We support each other through the daily challenges of working in the NHS and are dedicated to continued improvement.

Over recent years we have developed our telehealth capabilities within the community and our inpatient FEES service alongside our long-established videofluoroscopy service.

We are also committed to continuing professional development and the training of SLT students.


Due to staff changes, the Adult SLT team have a permanent role within our community team and a 12-month fixed term opportunity with a 50/50 community and acute inpatient split.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists however Band 7 would be considered depending on experience.

Part time hours and flexible working will also be considered. The post-holder will ideally have post-graduate competency in dysphagia management.

They will provide a responsive and person-centred service to patients with a wide range of swallowing and communication problems in a variety of community setting including telehealth.

The 12 month fixed-term post holder will also providing adult acute inpatient services. The post holder will be flexible, diligent and be able to work as part of a team.

  • To be responsible for the management of a caseload of adults with a variety of swallowing and communication difficulties.
  • To be involved in the provision of support, guidance and information to patients, their families, MDT and other professionals regarding swallowing and communication.
  • To participate in the clinical supervision and education of speech and language therapy assistants.
  • To participate in the clinical education of speech and language therapy students.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Fylde Coast.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.


As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.

In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.

Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.


We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-1- To be clinically responsible for the management of an identified adult caseload; to assess and review level of need and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical priorities and time management principles.


  • To undertake comprehensive assessment of swallowing and communication needs using an appropriate mix of standardised assessments, informal assessment, and clinical observation skills.
  • To provide speech and language therapy intervention in a variety of environments including outpatient clinic, patient's own home, via telehealth or telephone. This may involve direct therapy or the provision of programs to be undertaken by others.
  • To provide evidencebased therapy intervention on an individual or group basis according to the assessed needs.
  • To evaluate treatment programmes and patient progress, reassessing and altering treatment programmes as required using recognised outcome measures, assessment tools and clinical skills.
  • To participate in training and clinical supervision of speech and language therapy assistants.
  • To allocate and delegate appropriate tasks to speech and language therapy assistants, ensuring that the assistants have the competencies required to undertake these tasks
  • To communicate effectively with other members of the speech and language therapy team, admin staff and Team Leader to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of the speech and language therapy service in the community.
  • To work as lone practitioner in a variety of community settings within Trust policies and guidelines.
  • To assist Team Leader and senior clinicians with aspects of service management e.g., timetabling, pathway development.
  • For additional responsibilities, please see the full Job Description.
More jobs from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
See all jobs of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust