Speech and Language Therapist - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.


We are delighted to be advertising this rare and exciting, acute paediatric role to join our team of 7 acute SLTs at Southampton Children's Hospital on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

This post is ideal for an enthusiastic and experienced SLT who is passionate about working with neonates and their families.


As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.


All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.


Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.


The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing acute services in both adults and paediatrics.

As a tertiary hospital, we have senior SLTs in a wide range of specialist areas. There is access to regular CPD sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and research.

  • Work as part of the Acute Paediatric SLT team, specialising in neonates
  • Provide regular assessment and therapy to babies with complex needs
  • Continually represent the SLT service within neonates
  • Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst being part of MDT
service initiatives

  • Work closely with the team of paediatric SLTs and supportive neonatal MDT
  • Support parents/care givers through thoughtful education
  • Offer training to less experienced SLTs and other staff.
What experience/skills are needed


If you are:


  • Experienced in working with babies,
  • Experienced in supervising and educating others,
  • Experienced in representing SLT in an MDT setting, and effectively advocating for babies' and
their families' needs,

  • Experienced in carrying out clinical audits, service evaluations and/or research,
we would love to hear from you.


We would also like to hear from you if you have a keen interest in developing your skills working with infants in an acute setting.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
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