Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Medicine and Stroke • London Barts Health NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSpecialist Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Medicine and Stroke with Barts Health NHS Trust in London\n\n This post provides an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairments across the acute and stroke pathways, within a friendly and supportive team. They will provide specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in the inpatient setting, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). There will be exposure to, and opportunities to develop competency in, videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management, as well as quality improvement initiatives. The post holder should be an established, qualified SLT who is independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment. There will be opportunities to develop and support junior SLT colleagues and/or students. Regular supervision will be provided, including access to joint assessments, formal 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. There are excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider MDT within the UK's largest NHS Trust. To independently manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders on inpatient acute wards at Newham University Hospital To use specialist knowledge to independently assess, differentially diagnose and treat patients across the pathways, seeking support of more senior colleagues where required. To be actively involved in service development and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways To deliver training/teaching to SLT colleagues, the wider multi-disciplinary team and students across Barts Health NHS Trust To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through internal training in specialist areas, such as Videofluoroscopy and Tracheostomy, as well as external courses/ Clinical Excellence Networks (as applicable). To work closely with all members of the inpatient and community multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient experience To supervise band 5 SLTs, band 3/4 assistants and students (as required) To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service About us The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. "}