Job summary We are now recruiting a speech and language therapist to join our neurosciences and stroke teams based in the brand new, purpose built Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County is an exciting opportunity has emerged for speech and language therapists wishing to further their career in adult neurosciences and stroke inpatient services and will suit experienced therapists who particularly wish to develop their assessment and management of swallowing and communication difficulties in this environment.
As such you must have basic dysphagia competencies and good experience in an acute setting.
We are a well established team working in the exciting environment of a teaching hospital with regional specialties.
You will have excellent opportunities to participate in a wide variety of continuing professional development activities and to develop skills and in advanced dysphagia, videofluoroscopy and part of the development of stroke services in this Trust you will also be invited to be a part of a Saturday working rota with other band 6 therapists in the team, under the lead speech and language therapist for stroke.
Therefore, some experience in stroke is desirable however training and support is provided.
Main duties of the job 1.
Assessment and management of dysphagia in the specialist Assessment and management of acquired communication disorders in the specialist Mental capacity assessments for patients with acquired communication difficulties where Attendance at and training in VFSS and Service development and governance activities eg clinical Teaching, training and mentoring of junior SaLTs, other staff and students.
About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Independently assess and diagnose a range of swallowing and communication disorders in the specialist caseload.
2.
Independently carry our mental capacity assessments and support decision making for people with acquired cognitive or linguistic Independently carry out therapy, treatment programmes and dispense specialist advice in the clinical Be fully involved in both VFSS and Carry our a range of service development and governance Deliver teaching, training and mentoring to a variety of other clinicians, students and carers.
Person Specification Essential Essential Dysphagia Competencies Recognised degree or equivalent Communication assessment and therapy experience Desirable Experiences in Neurosciences Experience In Stroke Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).