Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 6

An opportunity has arisen, for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Acute Therapy Team within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. This is a rotational post across acute and Integrated Neurology services. The currernt vacancy is in Acute.

At a Specialist level to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties.

The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of settings depending on their rotation, including Croydon University Hospital, Broad Green Centre, the patient's own home and othercommunity settings as required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems, including after acute illness, with dementia, post an ITU stay with trachy, Stroke and other neurological conditions. Experience of working with AAC is desirable.

We have rotations across the following areas:

• Acute adult in patient service
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Community Neuro Rehab team
• Community Stroke Rehab team

Supervision and support will be provided by the Band 7 Speech and language therapists within each team. As part of the speech and language therapy staffing you may be involved with VF clinics and we also deliver a FEES service. We are committed to providing the best possible service to our patients and strongly believe in the continuing professional development of our staff, with regular appraisals and in service training provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.