Specialist Speech - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

An opportunity has arisen for experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy Service working within the acute ward teams and up to two days a week as part of the community SLT team.

The post is for 30 hours per week and is a permanent position.

The successful post holder will provide clinical Speech & Language Therapy to a defined specialised caseload as part of the SLT team.

To provide clinical speech and language therapy services to a defined specialised caseload of adult patients as part of the acute ward SLT team.

To specialise in the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves.

The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff.

This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SLT service across both the acute and community teams in STH has approximately 55 staff (47 therapists, 7 assistants and 4 secretarial staff wte).

The SLT teams are highly motivated to provide a quality service to their patients, they are research active and embrace innovation.

The service has established processes for supervision and supports personal and professional development.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The postholder will meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

To demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical specialisms underpinned by current evidence based practice.

To use specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management.

To make a differential diagnosis on client's communication/swallowing on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate.

To develop clear care plans based on best practice.