Speech & Language Therapist inPortsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team that consistently delivers outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of its staff? If so, we would love you to join us!

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our SLT department and are looking for applicants, with a positive attitude to team working, creativity, integration and innovation, to work in a new and versatile rotation.

There are opportunities to work with and be supported by highly experienced therapists in a multitude of differing specialities (such as Head & Neck, Respiratory High Care, Paediatrics, specialist rehabilitation, Stroke, Medicine and Emergency Department) Alongside the senior support, we can offer an in house NQP programme, dysphagia competencies and preceptorship programme. We have the ability to nurture and grow your career in the direction you aspire to, with the support of our soon to be appointed SLTpractice educator. We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full or part time workers.

Prearranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact Kath Lake on 02392 286838.

We would warmly welcome applications fromindividuals who are currently finishing their undergraduate SLT studies and looking for their first post in the Acute sector. Previous applicants need not re-apply"

Qualifications

Job Description

Essential

• Registered member RCSLT
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
  
  

Experience

• Student experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments/disorders
• Student experience of working in a changing environment
• Previous student experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Sensitivity to a broad range of patients
• Supportive interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Proven skills in prioritising and being flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Relevant post-graduate training in areas relevant to caseload
• IT skills
  
  

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.