Opportunity for diverse experience across various medical teams, enhancing professional skills in a dynamic environment.
Support from a well-established and skilled senior therapy team, ensuring guidance and mentorship during practice.
Development of specialized skills in dysphagia and communication, crucial for effective patient care and professional growth.
The role promotes autonomy in assessing and treating patients, allowing for personal professional development and decision-making.
Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
The chance to work in an acute setting, which can be both challenging and rewarding, helping to make a significant impact on patient recovery.
Engagement in evidence-based practice and research, which enhances treatment quality and contributes to the overall improvement of therapy services.
The role of Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist at Barnet Hospital, under the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated therapist to work with adult patients in an acute healthcare setting. The position involves joining a supportive and experienced Speech and Language Therapy team, allowing the development of specialist skills in dysphagia and communication disorders through a comprehensive rotational program.
The primary responsibilities include the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult inpatients with various speech and language challenges, maintaining accurate records and creating evidence-based treatment plans. The therapist will also engage in continuous professional development, contribute to audits, and actively manage their workload while supporting junior staff as necessary. Participation in the bank holiday rota is also required.
The primary responsibilities include the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult inpatients with various speech and language challenges, maintaining accurate records and creating evidence-based treatment plans. The therapist will also engage in continuous professional development, contribute to audits, and actively manage their workload while supporting junior staff as necessary. Participation in the bank holiday rota is also required.
Opportunity for diverse experience across various medical teams, enhancing professional skills in a dynamic environment.
Support from a well-established and skilled senior therapy team, ensuring guidance and mentorship during practice.
Development of specialized skills in dysphagia and communication, crucial for effective patient care and professional growth.
The role promotes autonomy in assessing and treating patients, allowing for personal professional development and decision-making.
Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
The chance to work in an acute setting, which can be both challenging and rewarding, helping to make a significant impact on patient recovery.
Engagement in evidence-based practice and research, which enhances treatment quality and contributes to the overall improvement of therapy services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience with adults in an acute setting. You will be joining an established and well supported Speech and Language Therapy team, and will have an opportunity to develop specialist dysphagia and communication skills supported by a highly skilled senior therapy team.
The post holder will join the band 5 rotational Speech and Language Therapy programme, which will include rotations within the health services for the elderly (HSEP), general medical teams and the Acute Stroke Unit at Barnet Hospital
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult inpatients. Main duties of the post holder are:
- To assess and treat own caseload of patients / clients, who may have complex and /or chronic presentations, as an autonomous practitioner, and maintain associated records
- To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic inpatients, and associatedoutpatient activity.
- To develop effective treatment plans based on evidence-based researchseeking guidance from senior speech and language therapist when necessary
- To participate in CPD using evidence-based practice, audits and publishedresearch to inform own practice and take an active role in own professionaldevelopment
- To prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriate
- To participate in the bank holiday rota
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what drew you to apply for this role at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?
2. What do you understand about the rotational aspect of this position? Why do you think it's important for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist?
3. Can you describe your experience with assessing and treating patients who have complex or chronic conditions? Can you provide a specific example?
4. Given the acute settings mentioned in the job description, how would you approach prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment?
5. What strategies do you use to develop effective and evidence-based treatment plans? Could you provide an example of a plan you've created in the past?
1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what drew you to apply for this role at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?
2. What do you understand about the rotational aspect of this position? Why do you think it's important for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist?
3. Can you describe your experience with assessing and treating patients who have complex or chronic conditions? Can you provide a specific example?
4. Given the acute settings mentioned in the job description, how would you approach prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment?
5. What strategies do you use to develop effective and evidence-based treatment plans? Could you provide an example of a plan you've created in the past?
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To work as a Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications required for this role:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Degree in Speech and Language Therapy: You need an approved qualification, typically a Bachelor’s degree, in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent course recognized by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. HCPC Registration: You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist in the UK.
Clinical Skills:
1. Assessment and Diagnosis: Ability to carry out assessments of speech, language, and communication needs for a diverse range of clients, including children and adults.
2. Therapeutic Interventions: Proficiency in designing and implementing intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
3. Multidisciplinary Working: Skills to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers to support client needs.
4. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain treatment plans and progress to clients and their families.
5. Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of clients and an understanding of how culture and language impact communication.
Personal Attributes:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to build rapport and trust with clients, showing understanding and patience.
2. Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to determine the best approaches for different communication challenges.
3. Adaptability: Willingness to work across various settings and populations, including hospitals, schools, and community services.
4. Organizational Skills: Effective time management and the ability to prioritize the workload, particularly in a rotational setting where you may deal with different specializations.
Professional Skills:
1. Continued Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated on best practices and new research in speech and language therapy.
2. Reflective Practice: Ability to engage in self-reflection and seek feedback to improve your clinical practice.
3. Supervision and Mentorship: Willingness to participate in supervision sessions and support more junior staff or students.
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation affecting speech and language therapy (like safeguarding policies).
- Digital literacy for record-keeping and documentation.
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