Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We have a fixed term vacancy in our dynamic and innovative team for a Band 7 SLT to cover general medical, surgery, neurology (excluding acute stroke) and critical care in addition to videofluoroscopy clinics. Applicants looking for up to 22.5 hours should apply as wte up to 0.6 will be considered.
You would be joining a well-established, supportive and progressive team who encourage staff and service development. Excellent opportunities for CPD and supervision are provided. This will include support, if required, to gain MBSImp certification and participation in videofluoroscopy clinics. In addition, you will be involved in service improvement to expand the use of FEES.
Audit and research is actively encouraged with the SLT team currently involved in research trials including Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PhEAST). Support has also been given to members of the team to achieve their Associate Principle Investigator accreditation.
This role also involves team lead duties, requiring an ability to manage operationally a small team and offering the opportunity to develop your non-clinical skills., Take a lead role for the Speech and Language Therapy team in Acute ward activity, providing leadership support to other SLT staff working in this speciality.
Case management and provision of highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy using models of best practice to assess the client's needs, and provide care planning, therapy, advice and support for the patient.
Leadership of the Acute Ward SLT team and working in close liaison with the team leader of the Stroke team.
Provide support & training to those within the ward based teams and the wider SLT team.
Lead role in the Videofluoroscopy service upon completion of MBSImP competencies, with support from other MBSImP competent therapists.
Take a significant role in developing an SLT led FEES service
Play a key role in Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussions for complex nutrition cases and the Tracheostomy MDT.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job., It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.