Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Acute, Surgery and Trauma

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Acute, Surgery and Trauma Overview

Join the team at St Mary’s Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Acute, Surgery, and Trauma. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality therapy services to adults in a dynamic hospital setting, working with a diverse and complex patient caseload.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment and management of patients with communication and swallowing disorders resulting from various medical and surgical conditions. You will work primarily with patients in general surgical and neurosurgical wards, as well as those admitted through the North West London major trauma pathway. Your caseload may include patients with tracheostomies and disorders of consciousness, and you may also provide clinical support in critical care and across other hospital sites as needed.

Main Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnoses for patients with complex presentations, utilizing advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based knowledge.
• Manage your own caseload effectively, demonstrating leadership within the team.
• Formulate and deliver individualized care plans based on best practices.
• Provide second opinions as necessary and support instrumental swallow assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical governance projects.

About You:

To be considered for this role, you must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professions Council. You should have significant clinical experience, particularly at Band 6 level, and a proven track record of working within multidisciplinary teams. Experience in service development and the ability to implement evidence-based practices are essential.

Benefits:

• Career development and flexible working options.
• Wellbeing initiatives and a staff recognition scheme.
• Optional benefits such as Cycle to Work schemes and car lease options.
• Access to onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. We encourage applications from those who may require sponsorship to work in the UK, and we will consider all applications equally.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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