# Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Adults > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-adults/fb90d794-12a6-4d1b-a77f-2c2887fdaa2e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-adults/fb90d794-12a6-4d1b-a77f-2c2887fdaa2e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stafford - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £37,338 - £44,962 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2024-10-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2024-10-16T09:20:48.441Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Burslem/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialised_Rehabilitation_Medicine/Specialised_Rehabilitation_Medicine-v6723752?_ts=1 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6723752?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an opportunity for a highly motivated HCPC Registered Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our nationally recognised Specialised Rehabilitation Medicine service on Broadfield Unit to work as part of our MDT. You will be part of an established rehabilitation service which offers a significant opportunity to support implementation of high quality rehabilitation pathways and MDT working. You will contribute to building a culture of innovation, service improvement and development with strong links to local and regional communities supported by an invested interest in improving Specialised Rehab. ### Main duties of the job You will be part of a friendly and supportive Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation service where there is a wide range of expertise and experience. - Support patients within a biopsychosocial rehabilitation model within an in-patient setting using Speech and Language Therapy client centred practice, with a proactive approach to service users’ recovery - Support with assessment, implementation and evaluation of SMART goals within a collaborative, effective and evidence based service to facilitate Specialised Rehabilitation - Demonstrate excellent communication skills, supervision and demonstrating effective team working ensuring quality at its core. - Further develop your specialist clinical and leadership skills - Offers a varied role and responsibilities including assessment, therapy and management for our complex patient population - Service development, training and research opportunities alongside excellent peer support will be available as part of the MDT and Haywood Hospital therapies portfolio and SLT colleagues - Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and experience working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is an opportunity to work in a transformative and innovative way with to assist shape the future of Rehabilitation Medicine which supports a wide catchment area that includes but is not limited to Cheshire, Staffordshire, Telford, Shropshire and Wales. You will need to possess competencies in assessment and management of routine dysphagia, awareness of PDOC pathways, excellent communication skills and experience of working with adults with complex rehabilitation needs. ## Job Details We have an opportunity for a highly motivated HCPC Registered Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our nationally recognised Specialised Rehabilitation Medicine service on Broadfield Unit to work as part of our MDT. You will be part of an established rehabilitation service which offers a significant opportunity to support implementation of high quality rehabilitation pathways and MDT working. You will contribute to building a culture of innovation, service improvement and development with strong links to local and regional communities supported by an invested interest in improving Specialised Rehab. ## Job Description You will be part of a friendly and supportive Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation service where there is a wide range of expertise and experience. ·        Support patients within a biopsychosocial rehabilitation model within an in-patient setting using Speech and Language Therapy client centred practice, with a proactive approach to service users’ recovery ·        Support with assessment, implementation and evaluation of SMART goals within a collaborative, effective and evidence based service to facilitate Specialised Rehabilitation ·        Demonstrate excellent communication skills, supervision and demonstrating effective team working ensuring quality at its core. ·        Further develop your specialist clinical and leadership skills ·        Offers a varied role and responsibilities including assessment, therapy and management for our complex patient population ·        Service development, training and research opportunities alongside excellent peer support will be available as part of the MDT and Haywood Hospital therapies portfolio and SLT colleagues ·        Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and experience working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs ## Responsibilities This is an opportunity to work in a transformative and innovative way with to assist shape the future of Rehabilitation Medicine which supports a wide catchment area that includes but is not limited to Cheshire, Staffordshire, Telford, Shropshire and Wales. You will need to possess competencies in assessment and management of routine dysphagia, awareness of PDOC pathways, excellent communication skills and experience of working with adults with complex rehabilitation needs. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. - Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. **Desirable** - Knowledge of relevant NHSE, NSF’s and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. - Registration with HCPC - Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent. Post qualification courses in communication disorders Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks **Desirable** - Modules at Masters level Evidence of further clinical study ## Documents - [specialist speech and language therapist (pdf, 854.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=8916632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.