Jobs
>
Luton

    Speech and Language Therapist- Band 5 - Luton, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Luton, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at The Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

    You will join a well-established and highly skilled team of Speech and Language Therapists who work in a variety of settings on the adult wards, in outpatient clinics and in community settings. This rotational role would offer the opportunity to gain experience across community/outpatients, hyper acute and acute stroke and general acute medical wards.

    The department is committed to CPD and you will be given regular supervision sessions and access to professional development opportunities.

    Main duties of the job

    As part of the a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and provide support and intervention to adults who have communication difficulties and/or swallowing difficulties across acute and community settings. You will have the chance to be involved in videofluoroscopy clinics alongside MBSIMP-certified clinicians. Your duties will include input into a range of MDT meetings complex feeding issues, complex neurology and stroke MDT.

    The successful applicant will demonstrate advanced communication skills and enthusiasm to deliver high quality care.

    Return to practice application would be considered welcomed and will receive training/support once in post.

    Permanent- hours per week

    The Therapy Group is a dynamic and evolving group of services working in collaboration to ensure strong governance and leadership throughout the Therapy services. The SLT are key contributors to this and the successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in service development .

    About us

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

    You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

    We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

    Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

    All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

    Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Speech & Language Therapy degree
  • HCPC registered
  • RCSLT member

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant experience as an undergraduate or qualified SLT working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
  • Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • Theoretical understanding of issues related to communication & swallowing, including assessment and therapy

    • Desirable

  • Good presentation and training skills
  • Has used problem solving skills to resolve a clinical situation
  • Experience of group therapy
  • Experience working with different groups to ensure equitable care
  • Experience working in NHS and acute hospital environment

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures in the context of Clinical Governance and its impact on the service.
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work within the trusts policies

    • Desirable

  • Experience of quality issues and clinical audit
  • Understanding of wider national agenda related to SLT

    • Personal Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Well organised methods of working
  • Good time management & record keeping
  • Able to prioritise clinical and non clinical caseload
  • Demonstrates self-awareness related to strengths and weaknesses
  • Competent IT skills

    • Desirable

  • Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others in formal and informal environments

    • Other

    Essential

  • Able to form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties
  • Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing problems
  • Able to work within Trust Moving and Handling guidelines with regards to moving patients
  • Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

    2 days ago

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Luton, United Kingdom

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at The Luton and Dunstable Hospital. · You will join a well-established and highly skilled team of Speech and Language Therapists who work in a variety of settings e.g. on the adult ward ...

  • Pulse

    Band-5-occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Pulse London, United Kingdom

    **Job Advertisement: Occupational Therapist (Band 5)** · **Company**: Pulse Mental Health Recruitment Agency · **Location**: London, United Kingdom · Pulse Mental Health, a leading recruitment agency specializing in healthcare placements, is currently seeking a dedicated and enth ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 6 Occupational Therapists

    6 days ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 6 Occupational Therapist** · **Location**:London · **Start Date**:ASAP · **End Date**:12 Weeks from Start Date · **Working Pattern**:Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs · **The Client** · My client in NHS works in partnership with all who use their services to improve health and wellbeing c ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 5 Occupational Therapist

    3 days ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist - Early Discharge and Medical Rehabilitation** · **Location**:West Middlesex/ Chelsea · **Start Date**:ASAP · **End Date**:TBC · **Working Pattern**:Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs, 8:00-16:00 · **The Client** · Our well established team will support your tran ...

  • Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

    Band 7 Hand Therapist

    1 week ago

    Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our expanding Hand Therapy team. · We are looking for an enthusiastic Hand Therapist with experience in Hand trauma to work within our dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team ...

  • Tripod Allied Health

    Band 7 Occupational Therapist

    6 days ago

    Tripod Allied Health London, United Kingdom

    Tripod is currently recruiting for a band 7 occupational therapist with acute/physical health experience to work at one of our very reputable London hospitals. · Start: ASAP · End: Ongoing · Ward : Medicine and Orthopaedics · Band : 7 · Rate : Negotiable · Location : London ...

  • Piers Meadows Recruitment

    Band 6 Occupational Therapist

    6 days ago

    Piers Meadows Recruitment Wandsworth, United Kingdom

    Are you looking for an exciting new role as a Paeds Occupational Therapist? · Then your search is over · - Band 6 Paeds OT required · - to start asap · - long term locum role · - full time · - community settings such as schools and children's homes · - To manage a caseload of chi ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 5 Occupational Therapist

    6 days ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 5 Occupational Therapist** · **Location**:London · **Start Date**:ASAP · **End Date**:12 Weeks from Start Date · **Working Pattern**:Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs · **The Client** · My client in NHS works in partnership with all who use their services to improve health and wellbeing c ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 6 Occupational Therapist

    3 days ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist - Early Discharge and Medical Rehabilitation** · **Location**:West Middlesex/ Chelsea · **Start Date**:ASAP · **End Date**:TBC · **Working Pattern**:Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs, 8:00-16:00 · **The Client** · Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 5 Occupational Therapists

    1 week ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 5 Occupational Therapist** · **Location**:London · **Start Date**:ASAP · **Working Pattern**:Full Time · **The Client** · Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, ...

  • PPRUK

    Nhs: Band 7 Occupational Therapist

    4 days ago

    PPRUK London, United Kingdom

    Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Acute Medical Unit) · Site: Queen Elizabeth Hospital · Band: 7 · Start Date: ASAP · End Date: 3 month booking · Hours: Monday - Friday · Specific Skills: Inpatients, Acute Medical Unit · **Requirements**: · Qualified Occupational Therapist. · Ex ...

  • IMC LOCUMS LIMITED

    Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    IMC LOCUMS LIMITED Southall, United Kingdom

    **Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist - West London** · IMC Locums are the new age healthcare agency, we pride ourselves on delivering healthcare recruitment better. · We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum Occupational Therapist to join a leading teaching hospital, based in ...

  • Service Care

    Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

    1 day ago

    Service Care Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom

    **Are you a Speech and Language Therapist, looking for a new challenge?** · Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a · **Band 6 or 7** · **Speech and Language Therapist **within North London to work in an adults community stroke team. The role is to be worked remotely and is c ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Occupational Therapist Band 7-stroke

    1 week ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Stroke** · **Location**:London · **Start Date**:ASAP · **Working Pattern**:37.5, Mon - Fri 8am-4pm · **The Client** · The client provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, ...

  • IMC LOCUMS LIMITED

    Locum Band 7 Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    IMC LOCUMS LIMITED Wandsworth, United Kingdom

    **Locum Band 7 Occupational Therapist - South West London** · IMC Locums are the new age healthcare agency, we pride ourselves on delivering healthcare recruitment better. · We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum Occupational Therapist to join a leading teaching hospital, ba ...

  • Atlantis Medical

    Band 6/7 Occupational Therapists

    1 week ago

    Atlantis Medical London, United Kingdom

    **Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist** · **Location**:London · **Start Date**:ASAP · **End Date**:TBC · **Working Pattern**:Monday to Friday 8:00-18: hours per week) · **The Client** · My client is one of the top ranked and top performing hospital trusts in the UK employing more tha ...

  • Service Care

    Band 7 Family Therapist London

    1 week ago

    Service Care Haringey, United Kingdom

    Are you a Family Therapist seeking a new LOCUM challenge? Do you have previous experience working with CAMHS? · **Job Purpose: Band 7 Family Therapist - CAMHS** · **Pay Rate**:£30.00 LTD p/h + £250 SCS Bonus · **Location**:Haringey, London - **St Ann's Hospital, Tottenham** · **W ...

  • Service Care

    Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

    4 days ago

    Service Care Enfield, United Kingdom

    Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a **Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist** for an NHS Adult Inpatient Stroke/ Neuro Rehabilitation Unit in Enfield. · **Newly Qualified Applicants will be considered** · **Full Time and Part Time Hours will be considered** · **Pay Rate: F ...

  • Service Care Solutions - Healthcare

    Band 7 Family Therapist London

    9 hours ago

    Service Care Solutions - Healthcare London, United Kingdom

    Are you a Family Therapist seeking a new LOCUM challenge? Do you have previous experience working with CAMHS? · **Job Purpose: Band 7 Family Therapist - CAMHS** · **Pay Rate**:£30.00 LTD p/h + £250 SCS Bonus · **Location**:Haringey, London - **St Ann's Hospital, Tottenham** · **W ...

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Band 7 Systemic Family Therapist

    4 days ago

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    Band 7 CAMHS Systemic Family Therapist · We are currently seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Systemic Family Therapist who has a strong interest in working with Children in Care, to join our CAMHS Virtual School Team in Lewisham CAMHS. · The post holder will have the ...