Developing Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Job summary
We are excited to recruit a full-time Band 5 Stroke Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, on the South-East London/North-West Kent border. We would consider appointing a newly qualified or established Developing Specialist SLT with the required profile and enthusiasm. We are situated near South-East London with good transport links, where an additional 5% high cost of living allowance applies. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, proactive and flexible team.
The post holder will be working alongside Highly Specialist SLT Team Leads, Specialist SLTs and SLT Assistants. There are also well established Outpatient and Macmillan teams, and excellent team administrative support.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with stroke inpatients on the Stroke Unit, as a member of the Stroke MDT and the dedicated stroke SLT team. They would provide specialist SLT management for both the acute and rehabilitation stages of stroke patients' treatment. The post holder will work towards becoming independent in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders. Experience with inpatient work and particularly dysphagia is desirable. They will be an integral member of the Adult SLT team and an active member of the multidisciplinary team on the stroke unit and will gain the opportunity to provide training to other healthcare professionals in the longer term. The successful candidate will be able to access support from lead specialist therapists in areas of stroke, dementia, palliative care, tracheostomy, voice, and head and neck cancer (via our Macmillan SLT service). There are also on-site weekly videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.
About us
For newly qualified practitioners, we have a preceptorship and an in-house dysphagia programme, which enable RCSLT and dysphagia competencies to be completed. The chosen candidate will also receive excellent supervision from the well-established and well-resourced SLT team. There is access to informal and formal training and CPD opportunities, where learning and sharing is strongly encouraged. We strive for ongoing service development, and participation in projects and audits, and cross-discipline working is highly valued. We are passionate about our team and profession, and actively raise the profile of Speech and Language Therapy.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,828 to £36,311 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6499576
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
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