We have an exciting opportunity to grow our Acute Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire on a permanent basis. Post holders will have relevant postgraduate experience.
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative team players who can be flexible in meeting the demands of a busy acute hospital.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties (depending on competence).
* Analyse and formulate individualised management & treatment plans and specialised programmes of care.
* Interpret & analyse clinical & non‑clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis, recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess and develop comprehensive discharge plans, seeking support from senior colleagues as required.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required.
* Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
* Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice.
* Provide specialist advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
* Engage in department and own CPD activities.
* Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
* Maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
* Take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department.
* Provide SLT provision across sites of UHCW and Rugby St Cross.
* Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs, including stroke, general medicine, respiratory, oncology, surgery, critical care and care of the elderly, using evidence‑based client‑centred principles.
* Keep clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines.
* Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions, attending multi‑disciplinary meetings, board rounds and family meetings where necessary.
* Contribute to maintenance and development of the SLT service.
* Participate in information management to ensure high‑quality data which is recorded, evaluated and reported in a timely manner.
* Work within National and Trust policies/guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct.
* Have a solid understanding of national and local standards and be able to monitor own practice against these.
* Participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet patient needs if required.
Additional Information
The role involves providing speech and language therapy across both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital, rotating one day a week to cover the caseload at Rugby St Cross.
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