Job summary
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation
Do you have a passion for In-patient Adult Neuro-rehabilitation? Would you like to join an energetic and supportive team?
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead on the management of a varied Neuro-rehab caseload across two wards; Daniel's Rehabilitation Unit and Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit. The post holder would act as the 'Rehab Lead' within the SLT team and provide support and supervision to a band 5 and a band 6 SLT, who provide cover to these units and the Stroke Unit.
Main duties of the job
The candidate should be someone with specialist clinical knowledge and experience in Adult Neuro-rehabilitation and be able to participate in our regular Videofluoroscopy clinic. The SLT Department are in the process of rolling out a new FEES service and this post will assist with the development of the service; therefore FEES competencies would be highly desirable.
Experience in Tracheostomy management and supervision of junior colleagues is also desirable.
About us
We look forward to a new team member joiningour excellent team. This currently consists of 7 Speech & Language Therapists and we have achieved Trust-wide recognition for our patient care and teamwork. Our supportive team provides a monthly CPD programme, regular team meetings and supervision sessions.
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed level 2 rehabilitation unit providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation for patients with neurological and other complex conditions such as TBI, spinal injuries and poly-trauma patients. It has been providing specialist rehabilitation services for over two decades.
Daniel's Rehabilitation Unit is a 16-bed level 2 rehabilitation unit at Mount Vernon Hospital. The combined Hillingdon Specialist Rehabilitation Service admits patients from Hillingdon, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow, Berkshire and adjoining areas, and works closely with Charing Cross Neurorehabilitation Unit - having shared protocols, staff and policies.
You will have opportunity to work with a specialist MDT including Consultant Neurologists, Psychologists, MS & PD specialist nurses, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, dietitians and the Environmental Control team.There is a free shuttle bus service and parking options to facilitate cross site working.
Furthermore, the hospital has close academic links with nearby Brunel University, which has resulted in a number of therapy colleagues participating in supported studying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services predominantly on Daniels Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Vernon Hospital and the Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit at Hillingdon Hospital. There is also an expectation that they may be required to provide assistance on the acute wards and the Stroke Unit at the Hillingdon Hospital, should the caseload/ staffing levels demand it.
The post holder will be expected to manage their caseload independently as well as being able to provide second opinions and specialist advice for junior staff when required. He / she will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure specialist therapy programs and care plans are in place for their caseload. The post holder will be expected to contribute to collaborative working with patients, carers and colleagues, as well the voluntary sector and Social Services in regards to the planning and delivery of care.
The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties and contribute to departmental / team audits. They will deliver training/ education on a regular basis within the hospital setting to other professionals, patients and carers regarding all aspects of swallowing, speech and communication. He/ she will contribute to training, supervision and support of junior staff members
Please see full job description attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services predominantly on Daniels Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Vernon Hospital and the Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit at Hillingdon Hospital. There is also an expectation that they may be required to provide assistance on the acute wards and the Stroke Unit at the Hillingdon Hospital, should the caseload/ staffing levels demand it.
The post holder will be expected to manage their caseload independently as well as being able to provide second opinions and specialist advice for junior staff when required. He / she will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure specialist therapy programs and care plans are in place for their caseload. The post holder will be expected to contribute to collaborative working with patients, carers and colleagues, as well the voluntary sector and Social Services in regards to the planning and delivery of care.
The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties and contribute to departmental / team audits. They will deliver training/ education on a regular basis within the hospital setting to other professionals, patients and carers regarding all aspects of swallowing, speech and communication. He/ she will contribute to training, supervision and support of junior staff members
Please see full job description attached for further details.
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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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
