Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Stroke

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Stroke Overview

Join a dedicated and supportive team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist focusing on acute stroke care at Cheltenham General Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development in a friendly environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a shared caseload of stroke inpatients with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide specialist assessments for communication and swallowing difficulties, contributing to discharge planning.
• Create and implement individualized treatment programs, ensuring they are monitored and adjusted as necessary.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of experienced Speech and Language Therapy colleagues and a Speech and Language Therapy assistant.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, participating in joint sessions and shared goal planning meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-level qualification recognized by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Membership in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia is essential.
• Experience managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post-stroke.
• Interest in evidence-based practices related to post-stroke communication and swallowing.
• Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and clinical interventions relevant to stroke.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a complex caseload independently.
• Negotiation skills for conflict management across various situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive CPD opportunities and access to a wide range of training.
• Structured supervision with regular peer support sessions.
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in areas such as FEES.
• Clear pathways for career progression supported through regular personal development reviews.

This position is full-time and offers a salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (pro rata). The role is permanent and based at Cheltenham General Hospital. Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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