Job summary Due topromotions within the team, we are pleased to share the opportunity for 2 new generalist SLT's to join us here at MYTT Adult SLT dept.
; working across the stroke and acute wards.Prospectivecandidates are welcome to visit or make contact to discuss further.
Interviewswill be held on at Pinderfields Hospital.This is acareer enhancing opportunity for suitably qualified, skilledand dynamic SLTs.
The post holders can be newly qualified or experienced SLTs but must be interested in working in hospital services; assessing and treating patients with both communication and swallow presentations.
One post is for hours per week and the other is for 30 hours per week.The post holders will work autonomously across both the acute and stroke ward settings.
They will be involved in MDT meetings, caseload review meetings, SLT staff meetings and service developments.Dysphagia caseload management skills are advantageous but dysphagia training can be provided.We have avery established and experienced SLT leadership team who specialise in areasacross acute, head and neck, voice, community, stroke andinstrumental specialisms.We look forward to welcoming new colleagues in to our friendly service.
Main duties of the job The role involves working with patients who have communication and swallow impairments due to a range of conditions, who are in the hospital setting.
The role involves working across stroke, elderly, respiratory, oncology and spinals for example, across Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals.Regular supervision will be provided and you will have access to protected CPD time and training opportunities.There will also be a small amount of time ringfenced for outpatient or home visit caseload work via community service pathways.Our service offers videofluoroscopy assessment across acute and community areas and we have an emerging FEES service.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities KeyResponsibilities To assess, diagnose, treat and discharge clients with acquired disorders of communication, demonstrating the use of evidence based practice.To manage in addition to the above, acquired disorders of swallowing (dysphagia) after achieving the required level of competence.
To organise, prioritise and appropriately manage your caseload within existing resources.
To access support and advice from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.To provide advice and support to clients, families and careers the provision of information about other agencies.
To communicate with colleagues from Health, Social Services and voluntary agencies and maintain good working relationships with them.
To provide appropriate and timely verbal and / or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech and Language Therapy interventions /outcomes in order to facilitate the holistic management of clients.
To work within a multi disciplinary, multi agency framework.
To attend and contribute to staff meetings, both team and departmental.
To demonstrate continuing professional development as required from the Trust, HCPC and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
To be aware of and act according to the principles of clinical governance.
To participate in the training of carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate.
To provide opportunities for observation to Speech and Language Therapy students and students from other disciplines.
To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students after gaining appropriate clinical experience.
To provide, after gaining appropriate clinical experience, mentorship for new graduate Speech and Language Therapists.
To undertake routine correspondence and report writing.
To collect and submit timely and accurate caseload data to the Trusts information system.
To adhere to the core responsibilities of Speech and Language Therapists as defined by the Health Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Licence to Practice.
Registration with The Health Care Professions Council Desirable Interest in working with adult caseload.
Registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
Experience Essential Evidence of the ability to work independently.
Good awareness of caseload management issues and different models of delivering care.
Competent and confident to work independently with acquired disorders of communication.
Desirable Recent experience working with people, especially with older people or people with disabilities Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
Evidence of participation in service development initiatives.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of relevant National Service Frameworks and RCSLT Clinical Guidelines.
Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit.
Skills & Abilities Essential Well-developed spoken and written communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
Able to work as a fully participating and effective team member.
Well-developed skills in analysis and reflection.
Able to prioritise and organise workload efficiently.
Desirable Evidence of successful completion of courses for counselling, breaking bad news.
Hours Desirable Please confirm whether you are interested in the full time ( hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week) position.