Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bebington, CH63 4JY |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6210878/408-24-265-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you an existing Band 7 looking for a change, or an experienced Band 6 ready for the next step working with adults who have communication and swallowing problems as a result of a stroke?
A very warm welcome awaits you at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team
The ESD team is based at Clatterbridge Hospital and comprises of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants, along with Speech and Language therapists.
The post involves provision of assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a stroke in their own homes.
Within the team we will provide:
A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team
Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
Annual appraisals
Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with adults and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Clinical Lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients within a speciality, having developed highly specialist knowledge of that clinical area, and being an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice
To provide leadership within speciality and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
To participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
Working with clinical Team Leader and AHP Management team to provide a coordinated quality service
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
Are you an existing Band 7 looking for a change, or an experienced Band 6 ready for the next step working with adults who have communication and swallowing problems as a result of a stroke?
A very warm welcome awaits you at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team
The ESD team is based at Clatterbridge Hospital and comprises of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants, along with Speech and Language therapists.
The post involves provision of assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a stroke in their own homes.
Within the team we will provide:
A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team
Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
Annual appraisals
Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with adults and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Clinical Lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients within a speciality, having developed highly specialist knowledge of that clinical area, and being an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice
To provide leadership within speciality and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
To participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
Working with clinical Team Leader and AHP Management team to provide a coordinated quality service
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
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