Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

*To provide highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy Service to a caseload including those with complex needs within area of speciality requiring highly specialist clinical knowledge and expertise.

*To work as part of an multidisciplinary neurological community team and nutrition team, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute stroke unit, community rehab teams, virtual wards, rapid response etc

*To work as an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist assessments, diagnosis and management of patients with swallowing and communication disorders and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

*To support the Clinical Services Manager, deputising when required.

*To provide a lead role across the service and trust within specialist area, working with Team/locality and care pathway leads and other highly specialist colleagues, providing clinical leadership, driving forward service development, maintaining standards and ensuring the provision of up to date evidence based care.

*To provide leadership for developing and evaluating the service.

*To provide clinical advice and second opinions.

Main duties of the job

*To be a source of expertise and support to colleagues across the service and will work with other statutory and independent agencies to ensure a holistic approach to client management.

*To develop and deliver effective training programmes to carers and other health professionals within area of specialism.

*To pursue and acquire ongoing knowledge and expertise for practice.

*Manage caseload of clients within the community and oversee caseload for junior staff.

*Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the community.

*To supervise and train junior members of staff and rehabilitation assistants.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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