Speech and Language Therapist inGreater Manchester inGreater Manchester PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
The position offers opportunities for professional development, including one-on-one clinical support and access to training in various clinical areas such as dysphagia management and Videofluoroscopy. The therapist will manage their own caseload, promote patient involvement in decision-making, and contribute to diagnoses while ensuring high-quality care. The Trust values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Job overviewAre you an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to join our innovative service supporting adults in the community.What do we aim for?o effective personal communication for peopleo safe, comfortable, enjoyable, and dignified eating & drinkingYou will provide specialist speech and language therapy to people with a range of complex medical conditions /social needs and associatedproblems, completing visits in patient's homes and outpatient clinics.You will receive one to one clinical support, professional development, and regular supervision. Giving you the opportunity to further develop yourskills in a variety of clinical areas such as our weekly Videofluoroscopy clinic, dysphagia management, with access to internal and externalcourses and much more.You will be working alongside wider multi-disciplinary teams within community services which is made up of Physiotherapy, Community Nursing,Occupational Therapy, and Social Workers.You will work with colleagues in the wider LCO and acute across the trust. You will also work with colleagues from a variety of other agencies.
You will engage in clinical triage of new referrals. Whilst using advanced clinical reasoning and interpretation skills to analyse complex clinical andnon-clinical information to prioritise clinical urgency. Utilising specific Speech and Language Therapy skills to facilitate and optimise the treatmentoutcomes of patients. You will complete assessments of swallowing and communication disorders as required. To contribute to patient diagnosesand to recommend the most appropriate SaLT interventions. Communicating sensitively and effectively with patients and / or carers to promoteunderstanding and ensure inclusion in decision -making wherever possible.You will take responsibility for your own caseload in line with your experience and competence. Ensuring you reflect and evaluate own practiceand participate in supervision with colleagues
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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