The Speech & Language Therapy team at UHD are looking for a B6 therapist to join our neuro and acute rotations.

Our current rotations include NeuroSMART (neuro-specialist rehab), Stroke, community working with the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team and acute.

Due to our recent merger, there will be exposure to other specialist clinical areas such as ENT/voice, head and neck oncology and acquired brain injury with joint teaching, shadowing and professional development opportunities to match your areas of clinical interest.

Following recent investment in training, we have a number of opportunities for career development including FEES and videofluoroscopy, with competencies supported through our regular clinics.

This is a Band 6 post.

Additional contact information

Anna Trehane, Speech and Language Therapist, ESD

0300 019 4473 / anna.trehane@uhd.nhs.uk

This role requires HCPC Registration

Base Location: Poole or Royal Bournemouth Hospital - cross site working will be required

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly, sociable and supportive team with a focus on service improvement and team development. Our Stroke team are currently involved in the international PhEAST study, providing opportunities to be involved in research.

We offer a 7-day service to our patients so weekend and bank holiday working will be required. As part of University Hospitals Dorset, this rotation will involve working across both The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital sites.

Part-time and flexible working options will be considered.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Dysphagia Competency
• HCPC registration
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
• Competence in the assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy

Experience

Essential

• Working with a range of conditions including respiratory, neurological conditions, acquired disorders, long-term conditions and care of the elderly in an acute setting
• Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia

Desirable

• Supervision of students and junior staff
• Working in a Critical Care environment

Technical Skills

Essential

• Skills to assess, manage & treat conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
• Skills in assessment and support of alternative and augmentative communication aids
• Skills to independently prioritise clinical and nonclinical workload

Desirable

• Skills to teach & supervise staff & assistants

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology and critical care conditions
• Knowledge of the clinical pathway for patients from acute care to long term management
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents.
• Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of pathways for patients with a tracheostomy

Other requirements specific to

Desirable

• To have a full driving license and be able to drive within the local geographic area (will be deemed an essential criteria if interested in a rotational post that includes ESD)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reflective practitioner

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW

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