Suitable for newly qualified practitioners

We are pleased to advertise a 6 month band 5 opportunity within UHCW SLT department. This post is suitable for both newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist's or a Band 5 SLT looking to widen your experiences and develop your Adult SLT skills within a well -established, supportive and experienced SLT team.

We have a comprehensive preceptorship programme and you will have opportunities to meet with other newly qualified AHP's within the trust to share experiences and develop your learning

The post is based at UHCW and Rugby Hospital of St Cross at Rugby. Working in our team offers the post holder the opportunity to work at an innovative, progressive training hospital with a diverse mixture of patients and services including geriatrics, dementia, neurosurgery, neurology, major trauma, surgery, oncology, respiratory and general medicine.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high standard Speech and Language Therapy service, assessing and advising on patients care & treatment, as an autonomous practitioner working with patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties (depending on competence).
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs relative to your experience including stroke, general medicine, respiratory, oncology, surgery, critical care and care of the elderly, using evidence- based client centred principles.
• To be involved in the education and training of volunteers, students and other staff.
• Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines
• Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions, attending Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, board rounds and family meetings where necessary.
• Contribute to maintenance and development of the SLT service.
• Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct
• To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
• To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:

• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties (depending on competence). Analyse and formulate individualised management & treatment plans and specialised programmes of care.
• Interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on a range of conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans. Seeking support from senior colleagues as required.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
• Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
• Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
• Engage in department and own CPD activities.
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
• Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control.
• To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department.
• To provide SLT provision across sites of UHCW and Hospital of St Cross as needed.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification /Training

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills & Abilities

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

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218-AHP-B5-6850948