Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
We are looking to grow our team of Speech and Language Therapists to support our adult acute SLT Team at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).
UHCW is a friendly, supportive and innovative place to work. You will be working across the acute inpatient service at both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital providing input across multiple wards including respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards, critical care and oncology.
The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously with adults with acquired communication difficulties, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches. A dysphagia caseload may be offered dependent on experience.
You will have the independence to manage your caseload whilst being part of the wider team to ensure safe, quality and effective care.
We offer regular group and 1-1 supervision, bi-monthly CPD sessions, access to FEES and videofluoroscopy as well as being a friendly, sociable and supportive team. If you are looking to extend your skills within a modern-forward thinking organisation, then this role could be what you are looking for.
If you would like more information in relation to this role, please contact Niamh Johnson.- Provide a high standard Speech and Language Therapy service, assessing and advising on patients care & treatment, as an autonomous practitioner working with patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties (depending on competence).
- Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs relative to your experience including stroke, general medicine, respiratory, oncology, surgery, critical care and care of the elderly, using evidence- based client centred principles.
- To be involved in the education and training of volunteers, students and other staff.
- Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines
- Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions, attending Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, board rounds and family meetings where necessary.
- Contribute to maintenance and development of the SLT service.
- Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
- To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct
- To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
- To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
- Abide by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists & the Health Professions Council standards of proficiency.
- Be responsible for own personal development to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC.
- Identify and understand risks and benefits of own practice.
- Seek support from senior colleagues and peers when necessary (aware of own scope of practice)
- Aware of local risk escalation and reporting process and ensure that this is followed when a risk is identified.
- Comply with organisational, professional & Trust policies & procedures
- Communicate effectively, plan, organise & work collaboratively with medical nursing & therapy colleagues to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
- Provide person centred speech and language therapy care considering the wishes of the service user during assessment, diagnosis, and provision of SLT treatment plan.
- Document patient activity data in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
- Treat others fairly and interact with honesty and integrity
- Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent where possible and can work within a legal framework with patients/clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Feb 2025