Speech and Language Therapist Assistant

We have exciting opportunities for band 6 Speech & Language Therapists (SLT) who are dysphagia trained to join our team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The SLT service is able to provide daily treatment for patients with both communication & swallowing difficulties, supporting the active rehabilitative culture and ethos of the unit. As the adult acute ward SLT you would be part of a busy pool of speech therapists offering a prioritised and responsive service to cover to our wide range of acute wards & regional specialist units. Our team consists of clinical leads and specialists who foster and support staff across a wide range of clinical areas, helping to provide excellent learning opportunities. We provide a tertiary centre, providing highly specialised treatment for patients with complex needs as well as undertaking instrumental assessments as part of the management of dysphagia. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your knowledge & professional skills. WHAT YOU'LL DO The successful candidates would be required to: Work closely with MDT colleagues in the planning & goal setting for individual patients Design and implement swallow rehabilitation programmes To contribute to capacity assessments and decisions Deliver regular individual and group therapy sessions Measure clinical outcomes Support colleagues as well as students for Reading University placements Contribute to audits and specific projects WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Individuals who: Are passionate, have experience in the assessment & management of acute patients with communication and swallowing difficulties Are keen to have exposure and learn about the specialist services we provide WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Monday, 29 June 2020 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we would really encourage you to get in touch and arrange to visit, so you can meet the MDT team and experience the dynamic environment and patient care first hand. Feel free to use the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Anne Blamey or Sanet de Wet Adult SLT and Dietetic Leads Anne.Blamey@uhs.nhs.uk 0238120 6454 Employment Type: FULL_TIME