Job overview
Providing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Services to adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders at Donald Wilson Neuro Rehabilitation Unit and St Richards Hospital Acute Stroke Unit.
The post holder will work within the Neurosciences SLT service as part of the University Hospitals Sussex Speech and Language Therapy Services
Main duties of the job
Assessing and managing complex communication and speech disorders following neurological injury
Assessing and managing complex Dysphagia following neurological injury
Working within a multidisciplinary team in both the neuro rehabilitation unit and acute stroke unit to design and implement needs based, personalised rehabilitation plans
Providing leadership and specialist advice to the SLT team working within the Neurorehabilitation and Acute Stroke pathways
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Designing and implementing rehabilitation plans to meet the communication and swallowing needs of patients following neurological injury/stroke
See job description for full detail
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or eqivalent
2. Evidence of experience in neuro-rehabilitation swallowing and communication management
3. Evidence of experience in post stroke swallowing and communication management
4. Evidence of leadership and supervision experience
Desirable criteria
5. Competent in Videofluroscopy assessment and reporting
6. Competent in FEES assessment and reporting
7. Recognised qualification in Leadership
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
9. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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