Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Overview

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is dedicated to enhancing the physical health of service users, particularly those facing mental health challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the provision of speech and language therapy across various acute sites in North London, including Highgate, Edgeware, Haringey, and Enfield.

Main Duties

• Serve as the deputy team manager for the Physical Health Therapies Team, assuming managerial responsibilities when required.
• Employ specialized expertise to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical health presentations, ensuring optimal clinical pathways.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide interventions for patients with dysphagia and related difficulties.
• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services, integrating evidence-based practices and digital innovations.
• Collaborate with established AHP teams and other health professionals to implement physical health interventions for adult service users in acute mental health settings.

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy is essential.
• High-level post-graduate qualifications in relevant areas are required.
• Must be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC.
• Specialist clinical skills for assessing and treating communication difficulties and dysphagia are necessary.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to manage and support staff effectively.
• Extensive post-graduate experience managing complex caseloads in acute settings is essential.
• A recognized post-graduate qualification in dysphagia management is required.

Benefits

• Salary range of £55,524 to £62,652 per year, including HCAS.
• Permanent full-time position.
• NHS discounts and generous annual leave.
• Participation in the NHS pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and access to supportive networks.

This position may require flexibility to work across various locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington as needed. The Trust reserves the right to assign staff to different locations as deemed necessary.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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