Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke Service
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Job summary
An exciting time to be joining the Integrated Community Stroke Service in North Somerset as we lead the changes to stroke care in our area. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary team seeing people for stroke rehabilitation, advice and support in their own homes. It is part of a team of stroke specialist speech and language therapists as well as being part of a wider speech and language therapy network across Sirona.
The role offers opportunities for professional development particularly in the field of aphasia rehab but also in dysphagia, interdisciplinary working and leadership skills. There is the opportunity to supervise other staff and also plenty of service development opportunities as we continue to improve the service we provide.
The post holder would work in a very supportive team which champions person-centred, high quality rehabilitation and a self-management approach and is part of a wider “one stroke workforce” offering opportunities to link with other professionals across the stroke pathway.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide assessment, rehabilitation, advice and support for people with communication and swallowing problems after stroke and will work with the multidisciplinary team to plan discharges from hospital and triage referrals.
They will provide training and formal and informal clinical supervision to other Speech and Language Therapists and Rehab Support workers as well as the multidisciplinary team.
They will work with other team members on service development, evaluation and audit and demonstrate specialism in the area of stroke rehabilitation
They will work closely with the voluntary sector and acute colleagues to create a joined up high quality service
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that wed expect for ourselves and our families.
Benefits:
- NHS AfC21/22 Salary, Terms and Conditions and NHS Pension scheme
- Flexible Working
- 27-33 days annual leave
- Dedicated in-house Learning and Development Team We offer an extensive corporate and local induction programme to all new starters
- Continuous Professional Development A wide variety of clinical and non-clinical training is available to all members of staff throughout their careers
- Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme provider, free in-house Physiotherapy Team for all staff
- Staff Recognition - Annual Sirona Awards for Excellence
- Discounts and Benefits
Details
Date posted
18 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9083-SIR2968b
Job locations
Castlewood
Tickenham Road
Clevedon
BS21 6FW
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Castlewood
Tickenham Road
Clevedon
BS21 6FW
Employer's website
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