Job Description

Department/ward:

Speech and Language Therapy



Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist Band 7

Contract Type:

3 Vacancies



One permanent, part time role (0.6fte/ 22.5 hours/wk)

One fixed term 1 year contract, full time role (1fte/ 37.5hours/wk)

One fixed term 1 year contract, part time role (0.6fte/ 22.5 hours/wk)

Salary range:

48,060 - 60,974 per annum FTE (dependent on experience/banding)

Location:

Putney, Southwest London



Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.



Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability



An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 roles within our Speech and Language Team for the role of Band 7 SLT. The post holder is responsible for the provision of a highly specialist speech and language therapy (SLT) service involving the assessment, complex differential diagnosis, interpretation and management of specialist clinical areas in the specialism of complex neuro-disability and neuro-rehabilitation. This includes the management of tracheostomy, Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness and AAC. The RHN provides an on-site FEES service and has access to an external Videofluoroscopy Clinic.



The post holder will be responsible for a delegated clinical caseload across the Brain Injury Service and/or Continuing Care Service as required. Continuing Care includes the following services: Neuro-Behavioural Rehabilitation Unit, Ventilator Units, Young Disabled Unit, Huntington's Disease Unit and Specialist Nursing Home. The post holder is a key member of the interdisciplinary team and works actively with other members in assessment, goal planning and intervention.



The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.



Qualifications & Knowledge



Essential



Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent; Health Care Professions Council license to practice; Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists



Desirable



Membership of relevant special interest group /CEN



Experience



Essential



Training in clinical supervision for SLT students, and able to supervise junior colleagues

Good team member able to assume leadership responsibilities

Experience in specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of adults presenting with a range of communication and swallowing disorders in a relevant field (Disorders of Consciousness, cognitive communication impairment, aphasia, locked in syndrome etc) including referring for instrumental swallowing examination where indicated.

Experience of assessing communication in order to contribute to mental capacity assessments.



Desirable



Ability to manage tracheostomy patients independently

Competent FEES assessor

Level 2 endoscopy competencies achieved



To Apply



Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.



RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk



Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.



The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.



RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.



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