About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 SLT to join our team at Ealing Hospital. The post holder will be expected to work in the following clinical environments: Care of the Elderly; Gastroenterology; Respiratory; Endocrinology; Cardiology: Infectious Diseases; Surgery; Orthopaedics & Critical care. She/ he will also be expected to see progressive Neurological patients and those repatriated from major trauma centres following acute neurological events and spinal cord injuries.
The post holder will join a highly supportive and innovative Speech & Language Therapy Department, with an excellent support and supervision programme for professional development. In addition to formal supervision and regular mentoring, we provide regular cross-site support groups and in-service training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in team meetings, audit and projects on a regular basis. They will plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training within a range of settings to other professionals on all aspects of swallowing.
They will provide clinical education and training to newly qualified speech and language therapists & students and will be supported by the Principal SLT to develop their own skills in instrumental dysphagia assessment as needed.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent and member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Health Care Professions Council - License to Practice Evidence of training e.g. structured self-directed study / formal courses using regular appraisal of research & evidence base to develop knowledge.
Desirable
Experiential training to demonstrate specialist skills in VFS, FEES.
Knowledge and experience Essential
Experience of working with clients with complex dysphagia Experience of assessment treatment and management of complex clients with speech, language, and communication difficulties Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group. Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client groups with speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties, including referral for FEES & VFS Experience of working with carers & MDT
Skills, abilities and attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills with well-developed concentration skills and verbal/written presentation skills Ability to work in a less predictable environment and to prioritise own workload Demonstrates ability to be a team player Good written and spoken English
HEART values Essential
Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Ealing Hospital
601 Uxbridge Road
Southall
UB1 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)