Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neuro-Rehabilitatio

Cancer and Clinical Support Services Division Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 Salary: 43,712 - 49,325 Inclusive of HCAA Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Do you have a passion for Adult Neuro-rehabilitation? Would you like to join an energetic and supportive team? We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead on the management of varied Neuro-rehab caseload across two wards; Daniel's Rehabilitation Unit and Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit. The post holder would act as the 'Rehab Lead' within the SLT team and provide support to a band 5 and a band 6 SLT, who provide cover to these units and the Stroke Unit. Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed level 2 specialist rehabilitation unit providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation for patients with neurological and other complex conditions such as TBI, spinal injuries and poly-trauma patients. It has been providing specialist rehabilitation services for over two decades. Daniel's Rehabilitation Unit is a 16-bed level 2 rehabilitation unit at Mount Vernon Hospital. The combined Hillingdon Specialist Rehabilitation Service admits patients from Hillingdon, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow, Berkshire and adjoining areas, and works closely with Charing Cross Neurorehabilitation Unit - having shared protocols, staff and policies. You will have opportunity to work with a specialist MDT including Consultant Neurologists, Psychologists, MS & PD specialist nurses, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, dietitians and the Environmental Control team. There is a free shuttle bus service and parking options to facilitate cross site working. The candidate should be someone with specialist clinical knowledge and experience in Adult Neuro-rehab and be able to participate in our regular Videofluoroscopy clinic. Experience in Tracheostomy management and supervision of junior colleagues is also desirable. We look forward to a new team member joining our excellent team. This currently consists of 7 Speech & Language Therapists and we have achieved Trust-wide recognition for our patient care and teamwork. Our supportive team provides a monthly CPD programme, regular team meetings and supervision sessions. Furthermore, the hospital is currently developing academic links with nearby Brunel University, which has resulted in a number of therapy colleagues participating in supported studying. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or would like further information regarding this role. *Part time of flexible working would be considered for an appropriate candidate* Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or would like further information regarding this role. Interview Date: 24th June 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Jo Medlicott , SALT Team Lead on 01895 238282 ext: 3139 or joanna.medlicott@nhs.net Employment Type: FULL_TIME