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Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Mental HealthinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band 8a: £61,927 to £68,676 a year Per Annum (pro-rata) Inclusive of HCAS  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Whittington Hospital NHS TrustFollow Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

The Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist role at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small team within the Mental Health Services, primarily supporting adults and older individuals with complex speech, language, communication, and swallowing challenges linked to mental health and neurological issues. The post holder will manage referrals, provide clinical supervision, train students, and prepare quarterly reports while collaborating with colleagues across the North London Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and the Whittington Health SLT alliance to enhance professional development and service initiatives.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the role involves maintaining an autonomous clinical caseload and providing specialized dysphagia services and support for clients, caregivers, and nursing staff. The successful candidate will drive quality improvement projects, establish clinical protocols, and coordinate data collection to improve service delivery, ensuring a high standard of care for individuals in both hospital and community settings across Camden and Islington.

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
 


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