About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in stroke to join our Speech and Language Therapy team. The post will primarily be based on the acute stroke unit at University Hospital of North Tees, with one day per week providing input within the stroke pathway at South Tees . You will provide high quality specialist assessment and rehabilitation to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke.
You will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties, with a particular interest in a stroke caseload.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist assessment and management to adults with communication and swallowing disorders, predominantly secondary to stroke. This role will involve working with a busy clinical caseload, working independently and as part of the Stroke MDT team. This role is based within the Speech Therapy team at University Hospital of North Tees, with one day per week within the stroke service at South Tees. This is an exciting time for working within stroke pathways across the University Hospital Tees Group. There will be the option to be involved in planning and delivering training to other professionals, as well as supporting students and other members of the Stroke team.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will provide high quality, evidence based assessment, therapy and treatment to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties on the acute stroke unit at University Hospital North Tees and within the stroke service at South Tees. You will be able to plan, implement and evaluate individualised therapy plans to meet the needs of patients with support as required from clinical lead therapists. You will work within the Stroke MDT to provide assessment and support rehabilitation for patients within the stroke service
You will be able to plan and deliver training and supervision to team members, other professionals, carers, volunteers etc, involved in the care of a patient, with support as required from clinical lead therapists.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of NHS and social care policies relevant to clinical area Knowledge of national documents relating to communication and swallowing difficulties and relevant clinical area
Desirable
Ability to use a range of computer software packages
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council Post graduate level dysphagia competencies
Desirable
Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the post Member of RCSLT
Experience Essential
Experience of working as an SLT with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a stroke multi-disciplinary team, acute or community stroke services Experience of planning and delivering teaching and training
Skills Essential
Able to manage own time, and work independently Able to demonstrate commitment, motivation and flexibility to work Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Planning, organisation and evaluation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton
TS19 8PE
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)