Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

The main responsibilities of the post include: • Independently assess, diagnose and manage a high volume and rapidly changing highly specialised caseload of patients/clients and maintain associated records. • Participate in research and SLT service development in your specialist area. • Participate in the ongoing development of the complex dysphagia caseload offering advice to other therapists/staff on SLT issues. • Participate in the ongoing education and awareness-raising of MDT staff working with patients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties. • To improve and maximise the eating, drinking, swallowing and communication skills of service users through liaison and joint working with staff, internally, externally and across agencies to enable creation and maintenance of local flexible service provision • Supervise the work of assistants/volunteers/junior staff and others working with the post holder. • Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of other more junior staff and may be required to facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review. • Take full SLT student placements, contributing to their assessment and examination. Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential that the post holder has a valid driving license and can meet the travel requirements of the post. Essential Criteria: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience in the management of acquired swallowing and communication conditions Car driver Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the post include: • Independently assess, diagnose and manage a high volume and rapidly changing highly specialised caseload of patients/clients and maintain associated records. • Participate in research and SLT service development in your specialist area. • Participate in the ongoing development of the complex dysphagia caseload offering advice to other therapists/staff on SLT issues. • Participate in the ongoing education and awareness-raising of MDT staff working with patients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties. • To improve and maximise the eating, drinking, swallowing and communication skills of service users through liaison and joint working with staff, internally, externally and across agencies to enable creation and maintenance of local flexible service provision • Supervise the work of assistants/volunteers/junior staff and others working with the post holder. • Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of other more junior staff and may be required to facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review. • Take full SLT student placements, contributing to their assessment and examination. Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential that the post holder has a valid driving license and can meet the travel requirements of the post. Essential Criteria: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience in the management of acquired swallowing and communication conditions Car driver