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Speech and Language Therapist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407.00 - £34,581.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6436666/188-CL410624 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have a brilliant opportunity for a curious and enthusiastic HCPC Registered SLT to join our large acute team. This post is ideal to develop your knowledge and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing acute services in both adults and paediatrics. There is access to regular CPD sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and research.
The newly opened onsite Wellbeing Hub is an excellent resource for staff complete with a café, various meeting spaces, a free gym and changing facilities.
Responsibilities
If you are the successful candidate, you will:
• Work closely with colleagues in the SLT team.
• Provide regular communication assessment and therapy ((and swallowing once competencies
achieved).
• Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst seeking support if
you require it.
• Actively support patients and their families/carers through individual or group sessions.
• Be actively involved in clinical effectiveness projects, and
• Offer training and support to SLTs, students and other staff.
What experience/skills are needed
If you:
• Are keen to learn about working with acute patients and their families,
• Are interested in the assessment and management of acute inpatients presenting with
communication and swallowing difficulties,
• Thrive in working in a busy and dynamic environment,
• Value and actively contribute to, an MDT culture, and
• Are committed to our Trust Values,
we would love to hear from you.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Jul 2024