Acute Lead Speech & Language Therapist
Job summary
Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Acute Inpatient Team 0.8wte - Permanent
The Adult SLT team at Darent Valley Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a part-time [0.8wte] permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. We are also happy to consider part-time working or a job-share arrangement for the right candidate. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic, forward-thinking team serving a diverse caseload, including the hospital's 15-bedded Intensive Care Unit.
Located close to South-East London with strong transport links, the Trust also offers a 5% high-cost area supplement. Our team is known for being friendly, proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will play an active role in shaping the service through:
Clinical governance, service evaluation and ongoing development
Line management and supervision of SLT colleagues
Leading and contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and training initiatives
Delivering teaching across wards and multidisciplinary teams
Supporting junior SLTs, SLTAs and students
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oHighly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group oKnowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically oExcellent interpersonal skills oExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills oIT Literate
Education and Training
Essential
- oRecognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent oHealth and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses oEvidence of CPD relevant to role
Desirable
- oLeadership training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant postgraduate experience in associated specialties oExperience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies oExperience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants
Desirable
- oExperience of tracheostomy assessment and management oExperience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing oExperience in line management