Speech and Language Therapist (GZW025)

1 - 2 Yr Kingston upon Thames £35 per hour - £53 per hour Contract, Full Time Healthcare Allied Health Professionals

Skills: Critical Care, Dysphacgia, Tracheostomy Posted 1 month ago

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is currently recruiting for a dedicated Band 7 SLT to join a specialist clinical team at an NHS Hospital based in Kingston Upon Thames. This premier NHS SLT vacancy represents an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist seeking advanced Speech and Language Therapist jobs within the Kingston Upon Thames healthcare sector.

Specialist Critical Care and Medical / Surgical Speech and Language Therapist

Band: 7 (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Principal Speech and Language Therapist

Agency: Evolve Staffing Ltd.

Job Summary

As a Dysphagia Specialist in this Acute Hospital Speech Therapy role, you will provide an effective and evidenced-based Speech & Language service to adult in-patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This Critical Care SLT position involves managing patients on ventilators and those with tracheostomy tubes in-situ within medical and surgical settings. You will operate as a highly specialist, autonomous practitioner, independently prioritizing an in-patient caseload while overseeing the management of junior staff within the SLT department. This role is ideal for those looking for Medical and Surgical SLT opportunities and involves participation in service development and deputizing for the Principal SLT as required.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

– Recognised degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy (Tested via Application).
– Registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT), holding a valid HCPC licence to practice (Tested via Application).
– Successful completion of highly specialist short courses in the interpretation of Video fluoroscopy and/or FEES (Tested via Application).
– Completion of accredited postgraduate study in swallowing and tracheostomy management, such as laryngectomy or cervical auscultation (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Evidence of completed RCSLT competencies in video fluoroscopy to level KSF 4 and/or FEES scoping competencies (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Postgraduate training in Supervision and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER) (Tested via Application).

Desirable

– Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN), such as tracheostomy (Tested via Application).

Experience

Essential

– Extensive post-graduation experience in SLT practice with adults presenting with acquired communication and swallowing disorders (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Relevant SLT practice within an acute hospital environment (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Proven competence in the areas of Dysphagia, Dysphasia, and Dysarthria (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Competence in tracheostomy management, including the management of ventilator-dependent patients (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Highly specialist experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to tracheostomy care, including speaking valves and ventilatory/cuff status (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Experience leading a Video fluoroscopy clinic, including the interpretation of results and report writing (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Experience in clinical training, teaching, and drafting clinical protocols or pathways (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Experience in supervising less experienced SLTs or students and developing quality improvement projects (Tested via Application/Interview).

Desirable

– Experience with FEES (Tested via Application/Interview).

Skills & Abilities

Essential

– Specialist SLT skills in the area of Dysphagia and dealing with complex clinical issues (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Ability to formulate independent clinical decisions underpinned by evidence-based practice (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills for interacting with patients and carers (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be a team player (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Demonstrates a high level of reflective practice, empathy, and compassion (Tested via Interview).

Desirable

– Specialist SLT skills specifically in Tracheostomy (Tested via Application/Interview).

Knowledge

Essential

– Knowledge of the principles and practice of Audit, Clinical Governance, standards, and care pathways (Tested via Interview).
– Understanding of the role of AHPs and SLTs within the NHS (Tested via Interview).
– Knowledge of relevant NSFs and NICE guidelines (Tested via Interview).
– Understanding of current best practices in Dysphagia, Tracheostomy management, and outcome measurement (Tested via Interview).
– Current best practice knowledge regarding FEES and Video fluoroscopy (Tested via Interview).

Other Attributes

Essential

– Strong IT skills and a track record as an excellent team worker (Tested via Application/Interview).
– Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain self-motivation (Tested via Interview).
– Demonstrates a flexible and enthusiastic approach to service delivery (Tested via Interview).

How to Apply

If you are a motivated Speech and Language Therapist ready to take on this Tracheostomy SLT Jobs opportunity, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please send your updated CV to Email: jobs@evolve-staffing.co.uk

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or other Speech and Language Therapist jobs, please contact our recruitment team at 0204 553 9807.

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