B7, Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Acute / Neuro

In this role youwillprovide evidence-based, holistic care to adiverse caseloadof patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments across acute and neuro pathways.

Working with our other clinical leads, this role will alsoprovide leadership and support service development, as part of thegrowthof the SLT service andtransformation of hospital services.Specificallysupervising neuro and acute B6 rotational posts, developing neuro rehab pathways andprovidingtrainingopportunitiesacross the service.

As a Speech & Language therapy teamwe are proud of our structured in-service training programme,supervisionand jointworking.This isa great opportunityfor a therapist lookingto be part of a supportive, progressive team that values innovation,collaborationand professional growth.

The successful applicant will have experience of working in an acute hospital setting, including critical care.The applicant should have skills in managing patients with tracheostomy and ideally instrumental assessment,as we have a newly established FEES service. You will be a confident communicator who thrives in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.

UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.