Speech and Language Therapist - Prescot, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Prescot, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with acquired speech, language and communication impairments and dysphagia to join our dynamic, friendly and welcoming team.

We are based in Whiston Hospital which is easily accessible by car or train from Liverpool (11 miles), Manchester (25 miles) Warrington (9 miles) and Wigan (12 miles) surrounding areas.

Deliver high standard evidence based care

Perform therapy assessments of patients, providing a diagnosis to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme

Hold responsibility for their own caseload, working under supervision

Demonstrate a flexible approach to day to day tasks

In order to fulfil the role of Speech and Language Therapist you will need to have HCPC registration, be a member of RCSLT and have evidence of appropriate CPD activity and experience of working with adult patients.

Our team offer:

Regular support and supervision from experienced Speech and Language Therapists (You will be supported to complete RCSLT competencies including the Newly Qualified Practitioner and Dysphagia.)

An established programme of In-Service Training to promote clinical excellence and evidence based practice.

Options to develop experience of working in Stroke, Acute Neurology, Voice, Dementia, Long Term Conditions (e.g. Parkinson's disease, MND, MS and Huntington's disease) Frailty, Respiratory, Early Supported Discharge teams in the community and outpatient clinics.

Opportunities to contribute to departmental service development.

Strong links with the wider MDT and opportunities for interprofessional working.

Links to the Research and Innovation department and opportunities to contribute to National and Local research studies.

Consideration of flexible working.

This post will be suitable for a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist or someone already working as a Speech and Language Therapist.

We have regular developmental opportunities for staff to progress from Band 5 to Band 6

We are committed to providing student education and you will be required to contribute to clinical education for speech and language therapy students and contribute as part of the multidisciplinary team to the education of student across the trust.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate

SAFETY that is of the highest standards

COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful

SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable

PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

KEY DUTIES

To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.

Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.

To take delegated responsibility from a senior clinician for managing patients/clients with conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required, reporting back to senior clinician with regular support and advice.

To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.

To participate in weekend, evening working and seven days working rotas. Following training, to work withou