Due to promotion within the service, we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This post is dedicated to the Complex Rehabilitation Unit with some support to the acute service within the Walton Centre.
Supporting the Lead Speech and Language therapist the successful candidate will play an important role in delivering complex specialist care for patients experiencing a range of Neurological and neurosurgical conditions including those experiencing prolonged disorders of consciousness. You will play a key role in supporting and developing the SLT service which is an integral part of the Walton Centre Therapy service and will carry your own clinical case load. Appraisals and supervision will be provided by the Lead Speech and Language Therapist.
In order to fulfill the role of Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a high level of experience working with neurological / neurosurgical disorders and will ideally have established skills in videofluoroscopy. However training may be provided for the right candidate.
Due to expected high interest, this vacancy may close early and without notice once a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible; late or offline submissions may not be accepted once the limit has been reached.
1. To provide assessment, diagnosis, advice and treatment of patients with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
2. To support videofluoroscopy to a level of independent clinical practice.
3. To train and advise carers and staff involved in the patient's care as appropriate.
4. To liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary team, such as doctors, nurses etc., and inform them of assessment results.
5. To make decisions regarding timing of discharge from the service based on outcome of clinical interventions.
6. To liaise with other teams, agencies, and Speech and Language Therapists in referring for outpatient follow-up on discharge from the service.
7. To record assessment results in medical case notes.
8. To attend meetings where possible.
9. To maintain appropriate and regular case records.
10. To keep accurate statistical information in accordance with departmental policy.
11. To support the Principal Speech and Language Therapist in the day-to-day administration of services.
12. To keep Principal Speech and Language Therapist informed of any changes in the service or variation in demand.
13. To support the Principal Speech and Language Therapist in areas of service development and project work which impact on the service
14. To complete FEES assessments at a level 2 standard.
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
