Highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6240542/164-6240542 |
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We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist who is keen to further develop their expertise in dysphagia and communication skills in the Paediatric/Neonatal SLT service at Nottingham Children’s Hospital. This team works across a range of specialities including Neurosciences, ENT, Critical Care, and Neonatology. You will be working alongside Clinical Specialist SLTs for Paediatrics and Neonates and alongside other Band 7s and Band 6s in the team. There is strong support from the MDT and well-established MDT services eg the Neonatal MDT and the long term ventilation team. There will be supervision and training provided to develop both your clinical and your leadership skills. This service is evolving and growing and we are developing our national collaborations. We are looking for an individual who wants to help us grow and develop this service.
This post is permanent full time Band 7 post however we welcome interest in part-time and job share.
You would be part of a specialist Speech and Language Therapy team responsible for the provision of a Speech and Language Therapy service to the Nottingham Children’s Hospital. This involves the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of communication and feeding problems of paediatric inpatients, across the age range within Paediatrics, with a wide range of complex medical conditions.
You will be based at Queen’s Medical Centre with opportunities to work cross site in Neonatal service. The role also spans paediatric Critical Care through to ward level, providing early intervention and multi-disciplinary intensive assessment and management. The SLT role is working with babies and children during their admission, addressing their swallowing/eating and drinking difficulties and also their communication difficulties. The role includes supporting the children and MDT colleagues for a well-planned and supported early discharge home and back into education. The role also includes inter-disciplinary teaching and training of patients, families, and other professionals. There may be some opportunities for some outpatient or MDT clinic work. The post-holder will work with the Clinical Specialists to scope out future developments for the SLT role for these patients.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024