Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

To manage own caseload of inpatients with an acquired swallowing and/or communication disorder in acute surgical specialties and rehabilitation.
Work as an integral member of trust multi-disciplinary teams as applicable, for example attending case conferences. Regular liaison with a range of disciplines across the acute surgical and rehabilitation services regarding patient care e.g. discussion with consultants or senior nursing staff.
Independently provide observational and direct clinical placements for Speech & Language Therapy students when requested.
Supervise new graduate Speech & Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
To demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and be able to appropriately deal with complaints as needed.
Support the provision of training to other health care professionals, patients and carers.
Identify personal training needs, undertake regular CPD and participate in annual appraisals and practice supervision

At Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH to us) we've created stimulating and rewarding careers so excellent Speech & Language Therapists like you can join us. HUTH is a regional teaching NHS trust and now partnered with our neighbours under the NHS Humber Health Partnership, providing a wide range of tertiary services to our patients.
You'll be working with an expert team of SLTs providing services to acute surgical caseload and working with patients on the Complex Rehabilitation Unit. You will primarily be based on the Castle Hill Hospital site, set in the backdrop of the East Riding of Yorkshire countryside.
You will be joining an experienced, supportive, dynamic and forward-thinking team in a large teaching centre with first class facilities and excellent opportunities for development.
Following the success of the 2017 UK's City of Culture, Hull has continued to maintain its vibrancy, as a hub for music festivals, nightlife, restaurants, theatres and bars, with world class visitor attractions and famous sports teams. The East Yorkshire countryside and coastline is also on our doorstep. With excellent transport links, this is a great and affordable place to work, play, live and unwind.
To work within the Speech & Language Therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service in line with the guidance of the Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist for Acute Surgical/ Complex Rehab , the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of
obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.