Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke)

Job overview

Newly qualified and looking for your first job? Working in your first job but looking for a fresh challenge? We are seeking someone who is proactive and flexible to join our forward-thinking and dynamic stroke service based at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust.

You will join an established cohort of B5s and our preceptorship program. We will offer a comprehensive induction with an emphasis on your practice development as a newly qualified or developing SLT. The team offers support for continuous professional development with in-service training and journal clubs.  We have access to on site videofluroscopy and FEES and are actively involved in research for example PLORAS and PhEAST.

We will provide you with training and pastoral support and offer an outstanding learning and development package with a broad range of development opportunities. I'm sure you will find something to suit you! Please see our recruitment videos for therapies https://youtu.be/GhVNSbkYkX8 and stroke Stroke Recruitment MTW

Main duties of the job

This post is a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) in the Stroke service based primarily at Maidstone hospital, which currently includes hyper-acute, acute stroke, inpatient rehabilitation and an early-supported discharge service in clients’ own homes.

• To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate

• To autonomously asses, diagnose and manage adult clients admitted to the Trust with communication disorders.
• To work collaboratively with senior members of the team in managing patients with swallowing disorders, to obtain Dysphagia competencies.
• To advise and support relatives, carers and medical staff in the care of these patients
• Where appropriate, to transfer\hand over information about these patients to residential\care homes and\or Community SLT services in a timely manner, to ensure a seamless service and to help prevent unnecessary readmissions.
• To update and organise the online inpatient caseload documents daily so that there is appropriate and effective handover and prioritisation of patients at all times
• To be part of the MDT providing a 7 day, extended hours flexible service as required
• To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.