Job summary
Lead Speech & Language Therapist - Urgent Care Pathway (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to work alongside the Speech and Language Therapy Lead and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to review, plan, and coordinate SLT provision across the urgent care pathway. This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave, offering an excellent chance to step into a key leadership role within a developing and dynamic service. It provides valuable experience in service development, operational leadership, and pathway redesign, ideal for clinicians looking to broaden their skills and advance their career. The role is designed to support patient flow across the organisation, and the successful candidate will play a central role in driving service development and change, becoming an integral member of urgent care teams. Introduction to the Therapy Department at The Dudley Group on Vimeo
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Main duties of the job
Job Overview Continued A core element of the role will be to develop and deliver education and training to the wider MDT, supporting timely and appropriate referrals into Speech and Language Therapy and enhancing the overall quality of care. You will provide clinical and operational leadership for the acute inpatient SLT service, including elements of staff management, service development, and day-to-day coordination of SLT provision. As a senior member of the clinical team, you will also maintain a visible and active clinical presence. The role will focus on improving early assessment and intervention for patients with communication and swallowing needs, particularly within urgent care areas. You will also support continuity of care by following patients admitted via urgent care through to other acute wards, working collaboratively with ward teams as part of the wider caseload To work as a Highly Specialist SLT in dysphagia and communication across all Emergency clinical areas and Acute Adult inpatient wards, supporting the Acute Team of Speech and Language Therapists. To develop strong links with key members of the multidisciplinary team, providing training as required.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of attendance at recent post graduate specialist courses relevant to the clinical field
- Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course
- Qualification in Advanced Dysphagia Management
- Member of RCSLT
Desirable
- MSc in relevant clinical area or equivalent post-graduate courses
- Practice Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing highly complex patients in critical care
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
- Competent in Dysphagia assessment
- Extensive relevant clinical experience at post graduate level
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students
- Experience of facilitating service development
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of FEES in tracheostomy
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills written and verbal
- Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Representing department or Trust at local/national level
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT software packages eg word, excel
- Extensive post graduate experience and specialist knowledge of SLT assessments and treatment in area of specialism
- Robust knowledge of current best practice and clinical guidelines of SLT in area of specialism
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at senior level
- Commitment to personal and team development
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Proven experience in the independent assessment, treatment, and management of patients with tracheostomies, including ventilated patients
Desirable
- Leadership training
Planning Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Able to organise and delegate workload
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance
Desirable
- Publication in appropriate journals
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to motivate staff and others
- To flexibly work across locations or across 7 days as needed
- Able to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
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