University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Speech and Language Therapist, Stroke and Acute Services
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Acute and Stroke Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy Team Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to grow our Acute and Stroke Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team here at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire on a permanent basis. Post holders will have relevant post-graduate experience or be newly qualified.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative team player who can be flexible in meeting the demands of a busy acute hospital.
Responsibilities
University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire is a friendly, supportive, and innovative place to work. You will be working across both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Our service provides input across multiple wards including hyper acute stroke care, respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards, and oncology.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across stroke and acute wards, providing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention approaches.
Main Duties
With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:
- Provide a service to the hyper acute and acute stroke wards at UHCW for patients who have communication and swallowing difficulties taking responsibility for a designated case load within agreed clinical parameters.
- There will also be a requirement to occasionally attend Rugby St Cross hospital to support with SLT provision.
- Participate in training to acquire the skills required for the post, which may include dysphagia training, to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.
- Plan and prioritise own caseload with support from senior clinicians.
- Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs, using evidence-based client-centred principles.
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About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
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The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Application Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Charlotte Service
- Job title: Stroke Speech and Language Therapy Lead
- Email address: charlotte.service@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476965709
Application Process
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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