Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



We have received funding via NHSE to develop and pilot a high intensity, specialised MDT Hyper Acute Rehab pathway at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) led by a Rehab consultant and AHP Lead for patients with complex rehab needs following major trauma or illness.



As part of this project, we have the exciting opportunity for a full AHP team to work together on a 12-month secondment at UHS within the Hyper Acute Rehab team. These posts can be full-time or part-time and are open to any of the following qualified professionals with robust B6 or B7 postgraduate knowledge and experience in acute neurorehabilitation.



We are looking to recruit a team encompassing all 4 professions within these senior posts to enable full AHP assessment and treatment of this cohort of complex patients, with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological and orthopaedic needs. The team will be led by an 8a Clinical Specialist and as a B7 you will be expected to support them and deputise in their absence.



The team will be part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant clinical teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 5-day service, which may include bank holidays, on a roster basis.



University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.



Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.



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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.



At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.



We are looking for an experienced speech and language therapist who is interested in working on an acute MDT pathway project, as a 12m fixed term or secondment, investigating the impact of acute intervention on the patient journey and if this changes their outcome, and/or reduces their hospital stay.



You will provide advanced clinical skills in acute neuro-rehabilitation, working closely with the dedicated MDT to deliver high intensity, specialised hyper-acute rehabilitation (HAR) under the direction of a Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, for a moderate number of appropriate UHS patients. You will work alongside the B8a Clinical specialist AHP Lead and deputise in their absence.



Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:

Essential skills:

Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team

Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development

Confident educator of staff and peer professionals



Professional qualification in one of the 4 named professions HCPC registration Advanced, postgraduate clinical skills and experience in acute neurorehabilitation Experience in day-to-day team management Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Clear communication skills, both verbal and written Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form.

Desirable skills needed:

Evidence of providing teaching to your own profession and students

Please note:

We do not accept CV applications Interviews will be held in person so we can carry out a practical assessment, please ensure you are able to attend before applying and wear suitable clothing Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December This post may be available as full time or part-time hours, or as a secondment, please enquire for more details. Following recruitment of this post other similar opportunities may be available, this may include backfill for the successful candidate.

There will be regular supervision, in-service teaching and further training and development opportunities as part of UHS. You will be expected to engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.



Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.



If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other similar opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk or sanet.dewet@uhs.nhs.uk



We look forward to hearing from you