Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

There is an opportunity to join the Croydon Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team, as part of the Integrated neuro therapy team.

The team provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people who have a neurological diagnosis. In addition to Speech and Language therapists, the team consists of Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Rehabilitation support workers and Physiotherapists.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate significant experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of people who have acquired communication and swallowing problems following neurological events.

As part of the wider speech and language therapy staffing, you would be involved with VF clinics and we also provide a FEES service.

We are committed to providing the best possible service to our patients and strongly believe in the continuing professional development of our staff, with regular appraisals and in service training provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.

Main duties of the job

At a Highly Specialist level assess, develop and implement Speech and Language therapy for adult clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

To employ highly specialist interventions for patients /clients and carers who have severe disability and /or terminal illness on a daily basis, and evaluate outcomes.

To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge according to the standards of the Department and distribute these accordingly.

To provide advice and training to the others regarding the management and care of patients /clients with communication and or feeding and swallowing difficulties.

To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues, including case management in complex cases.

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures, care plans and review with clients

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.