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    Highly Specialist Speech - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Preston, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Job summary

    We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Speech and Language therapist to join the Neuro and Major Trauma SLT service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate and who has excellent MDT skills to join our SLT team of in delivering a high quality service across all areas. The caseload is varied including neurosurgical, major trauma, neurorehabilitation and longterm nuerological conditions. Clinically this includes complex dysphagia and acquired disorders of communication and experience in AAC would be beneficial. NeuroRehabilitation is patient centred with joint working, goal setting and weekly MDT meetings. Experience in Tracheostomy is desirable.

    We also have established VFS and FEES services respectively and are seeking therapists who are skilled in instrumental assessment however, in- service training is available and and CPD is actively supported. The service embraces evidence based practice, outcomes and innovative practice and you will have the opportunity to continue to develop your clinical portfolio.

    Main duties of the job

    To provide highly specialist Speech & Language therapy to Neurosciences and Major Trauma.

    To support the Clinical Lead SLT in Neurosciences and Major Trauma in taking forward service developments, audit and projects.

    To use advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and independently manage complex dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.

    To represent speech and language therapy in multidisciplinary team settings and contribute highly specialist expertise for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

    To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process.

    To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice.

    To participate in instrumental assessment using videofluroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).

    To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements within Neurosciences and Major Trauma.

    About us

    Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has 2 hospitals providing inpatient, out-patient , tertiary services and comprehensive care to the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. We are an acute SLT service with excellent patient-centred care at the core of our values. We provide a wide range of specialisms across adult services together with our dedicated paediatric team. We are keen to promote training opportunities and support CPD. You will join a large, friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence based practice. Videofluroscopy and FEES services are well established and we are able to offer training in these areas. To find out more about us, have a look at our twitter pages @SLT_LTHTR

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • To communicate and collaborate with all Speech and Language Therapy stakeholders
  • To provide leadership and highly specialist clinical skills within a clinical specialty
  • To support personal and people development
  • To ensure the health, safety and security of, self and colleagues
  • To support service development and planning
  • To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within theSpeech and Language Therapy
  • To support equality of opportunity and access within the Speech andLanguage Therapy Service for both staff and patients
  • To directly support the delivery of therapy to patients
  • To provide leadership and management support

    • Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge & Experience

    Essential

  • Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area
  • Completion of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework - Level C (Specialist level dysphagia practitioner)
  • Able to assess, diagnose and manage complex dysphagia
  • Excellent MDT working skills

    • Desirable

  • FEES trained
  • Experience of AAC

    • Qualifications & Education

    Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • RCSLT registration
  • Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards Masters level.

    • Desirable

  • Masters qualification or modules
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