An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Speech and Language Therapy service based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn.

This position will enable you to develop skills in the assessment and management of acquired communication difficulties with a range of conditions within supportive and friendly teams. The job will be split between the stroke and non stroke service.

You will develop your dysphagia competencies, including skills in videofluoroscopy, under supervision.

We strive to deliver high quality care in line with current evidence base and are committed to providing regular supervision and CPD.

Main duties of the job

To provide Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment for adults with acquired communication disorders across acute wards and stroke services at QEH.

To provide dysphagia therapy for patients across acute wards and stroke services at QEH under supervision of specialist speech and language therapists and to develop skills in assessing dysphagia.

To work with stroke patients in both the acute, outpatients and community settings as required by senior SLT stroke specialists, including their own homes and residential/ nursing homes.

To ensure a multi- professional approach is carried out in the implementation of patient care across acute wards and all stroke services.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this exciting opportunity.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of this job further, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact either Clare Norman on 01553 613613 ext 2392 or Jane Veall on 01553 613471 or Sarah Hamilton on 01553 613673 for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• Attainment of recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCLST and HCPC
• Membership of RCLST
• Current Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• To provide evidence of ongoing CPD to meet regulatory body professional standards

Desirable

• Membership of any relevant special interest groups (CENs)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with a range of acquired communication difficulties
• Evidence of effective working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in delivering education and training packages
• Experience of study, research, voluntary work around area of interest

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to assess and manage adults with a range of communication disorders -knowledge of assessments and interventions for acquired communication disorders
• Ability to prioritise and manage a clinical caseload
• Ability to work independently and recognise when to seek support
• Effective time management
• Knowledge of dysphagia competencies and evidence of working towards these

Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to workplace demands
• Full driving license

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

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