Pathway Lead S&L Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Taunton, TA1 5DA |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9184-25-1416 |
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Main Duties (full job description attached):- To be the Pathway Lead for Instrument Swallowing Assessments (FEES and Videofluorscopy) for the Service To further support and develop the established FEES service across different clinical settings, including updating Standards Operating Procedures, supporting competencies and service development. To further support and develop the established VF service across 2 acute sites (Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Hospital, including updating Standard Operating Procedures, supporting competencies and service development) Is professionally and legally responsible and accountable for managing a small, highly complex caseload of patients in the acute setting (critical care, head and neck, stroke and general medical wards) with swallowing and communication disorders. To liaise closely with other Pathway Leads, to ensure a smooth transition of care from acute to community. Has in-depth knowledge and experience working in dysphagia management especially with instrumental swallowing assessments. Participates in Videofluoroscopy clinic Rota along with other trained staff and is responsible for the analysis and report writing. Provides specialist training and presentations in area of clinical expertise. Responsible for the teaching of other Speech and Language Therapists and other professional groups within the in-patient setting. Provides mentoring and support for Speech and Language Therapists. Supervises and facilitates Speech and Language Therapists, Apprentice Speech and Language Therapists, Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioners, Apprentice Support Workers. Participates in and contributes to innovations and developments in areas of risk management, quality standards and clinical effectiveness to ensure service delivery is maintained and can be improved upon. From time to time to carry out duties, appropriate to grade and experience, which may reasonably be requested by the Head or Deputy Head of Service. To be an active member of the broader Senior Management Team which includes all Band 7 Pathway Leads. Responsible for line management supervision of a specified member(s) of staff. To be included in the SLT Bank Holiday working rota. Bank Holiday working only occurs in the acute settings; Yeovil District Hospital (YDH), Yeovil, and Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH), Taunton.