Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Rehabilitation

Job overview

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our neurorehabilitation SLT team at Hillingdon Hospital. The role is primarily split between our acute Stroke Unit and Alderbourne neuro-rehabilitation ward. There will be opportunities to gain experience on the acute wards, as well as achieving Videofluoroscopy competencies and/or FEES competencies. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Highly Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

You will have previous experience of the assessment and management of neurorehabilitation patients including dysphagia management and the development of communication therapy plans.  Previous experience of videofluoroscopy and MDT training is desirable.  You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.

Main duties of the job

You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence-based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team.

As a team we look to continually improve the service we provide; this role also offers opportunity for participating and leading on service development projects and outcome measures. Furthermore, the hospital is currently developing academic links with nearby Brunel University, which has resulted in a number of therapy colleagues participating in supported studying.

About us

This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.

We provide acute and specialist services from two sites to a local population of 350,000. Our services include; accident and emergency services, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. Hillingdon is situated in North West London close to Heathrow airport and is the second largest London borough.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our vision is to be the best general hospital in the country. We are clear that our Vision can only be achieved by our staff, our most valuable asset. We are committed to making improvements for both our patients and our staff which we will deliver through living our CARES values: Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity and Safety.

More information about our Vision and values and how we build theses into our recruitment process can be found on our website.

We value our staff and wherever possible we offer flexible hours, a full range of benefits, on-site nursery facilities and restaurant as well as a wide range of training and career development opportunities. We are proud to say that our staff survey results show that our staff look forward to coming to work here.

Our exceptional team consists of 8 Speech & Language Therapists across the acute and rehabilitation wards. We are a joint SLT and Dietetics Department, directly managed by a Dietetics and Speech Therapy Services Manager.  Our department has achieved Trust wide recognition for the services we provide.

If you are interested in this opportunity, or require further information about the post, please contact Ellie Page, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via email: [email protected]

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