Job summary Neurological Early Supported Discharge Service (ESD)We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Speech & Language Therapist to join our team to lead in the provision of therapy to patients in our Neuro ESD service.The successful post holder will work as the Speech and Language therapist within the ESD team.
They will work closely with the other multidisciplinary team members consisting of Team leader, Nurse, trainee ACP, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and administrative support.
You will also maintain close links with the wider Community and Inpatient SLT services and have the opportunity to lead on service development in these services.ESD is part of the HIOWH Neurological Rehabilitation Services, you will work alongside Neuro ESD Team and Clinical Leads and you will be supported by the Clinical Matron and Adult SLT Professional Lead.
You will receive profession specific and CPD support.
The post holder will have significant post graduate experience which must include some specific stroke/neurological clinical experience, evidence of working within a MDT and experience of leading on service improvement projects or audits.
They must have an enthusiasm for providing evidence-based practice, particularly in the field of aphasia therapy.
Main duties of the job Neuro ESD works closely with all services involved in the Stroke and Neuro Pathways in Southampton, including UHS Hyper acute Stroke and Acute Stroke Units, the Wessex Neuro Centre, as well as sister teams within the Neuro Rehab Services- Snowdon Neuro Rehab Unit, Community Neuro Rehab Team, Vocational Rehabilitation Service, Neuro Rehabilitation Gym, Transition Team, Community Psychology and Community SLT team.Purpose of the Position:To provide a highly specialist SLT Service to a caseload including those with complex needs within area of speciality requiring highly specialist clinical knowledge and expertise.To work as part of an interdisciplinary neurological community team, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies acute stroke unit, community rehab teams, virtual wards, rapid response etc.To work as an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist assessments, diagnosis and management of patients with swallowing and communication disorders and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.To provide a lead role across the service and trust within specialist area, working with team leads, Professional Lead for Adult SLT and other highly specialist colleagues, providing clinical leadership, driving forward service development, maintaining standards and ensuring the provision of up-to-date evidence-based care.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
Registered member RCSLT.
HCPC Licence to Practice.
Desirable Accredited post graduate qualification in Dysphagia Experience Essential Recent NHS experience of treating people with a range of stroke / neurological needs.
Experience of independent working with stroke survivors.
Experience of clinical supervision of students.
Experience of receiving and providing clinical supervision.
Experience of developing and delivering training.
Formal presentation skills.
Relevant experience of working within a multiprofessional team.
Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
Desirable Experience of providing intensive, impairment-based therapy.
Experience of providing group therapy to both patients and carers.
Experience of team leadership.
Experience of appraising others.
Experience of working with complex communication difficulties including the use of low and high-tech AAC.
Experience of using outcome measures, audits and presenting clinical effectiveness data.