Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS

Job summary

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are looking for a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated team providing therapy for the people of Cornwall who are at the start of their journey on the Stroke Pathway.

If you enjoy working as part of a cohesive MDT, delivering high quality evidence-based Therapy to stroke patients and have a positive can-do attitude, this will be an excellent role for you.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence based SLT assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients admitted with a stroke and other conditions in the acute service.

To be able to manage and prioritise SLT referrals and caseload for patients admitted with stroke on the acute stroke unit and other wards according to departmental guidelines.

To be responsible for independent triage of referrals, assessment and management of patients as a lone SLT when working weekends. This will include weekend working on a rota basis and participation in inpatient service bank holiday rota.

To be able to provide and receive effective clinical and service handover into/out of weekends

Deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals including nursing staff, therapists and assistants.

To source or develop appropriate therapy and training resources as required.

To input routine data into the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) via capture stroke.

To help to support and/or establish Research and Development in speech and language therapy and engage in clinical audit

RCHT is working towards seven day service delivery and the post holder will be required to work on a rota for weekends and bank holidays

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.