Job Description

Are you an experienced adult Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge?



If so, then this could be the post for you....



We are looking to recruit a positive, reliable, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapies team. You will be a senior figure in the SALT team, providing the highest quality assessment and rehabilitation to inpatients with a range of cardio-thoracic conditions. You will have the opportunity to support patients on critical care as well as on our surgical and medical wards, as an integral member of the team you will be encouraged to take a lead in areas of interest, contributing to weekly ITU MDT meetings, staff and student training and influencing policies and guidelines.



We offer a responsive FEES service for identified inpatients alongside a weekly video fluoroscopy clinic therefore some experience and competency in instrumental assessments is essential. Experience and competency in managing patients with tracheostomies is also an essential requirement.



As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.



We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.



We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.



Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.



Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/



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We can offer you:

Opportunities to supervise band 6 Speech and Language therapists and students and close working with the MDT across all settings.



Regular exposure and opportunities to utilise competencies in FEES, critical care and tracheostomy management. Including the opportunity to upskill in areas as required. A small and friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, clinical audit, service improvement and research. Regular working hours (Monday - Friday). Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore some weekend working may be required. The opportunity to work in an CQC rated 'outstanding' trust with access to pioneering, cutting edge equipment and treatments.

If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information or would like to arrange an informal visit.