Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5As a result of investment, we are looking for a full time, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join the integrated neuro therapy team in Croydon. The post is based on the acute stroke unit at Croydon University Hospital. Training and support will be given by the Band 7 and Band 6 SLT's on the unit. You will work collaboratively as a member of the well established multi disciplinary team. We also provide FEES and VF services. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive and friendly environment., 1. To provide a high quality speech and language therapy service to adults in hospital, who have had a stroke.2. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload independently.3. To assess and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders and make appropriate clinical decisions, following assessment.4. To be able to reflect on all aspects of the adult's communication and to identify appropriate strategies to enhance communicative effectiveness.5. To communicate complex and sensitive condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professionals6. To accurately document and maintain high standard of clinical notes.,

• Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities
  
  oRelevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level working as an SLT with people who have had a stroke, Knowledge of national guidance and policies relevant to stroke
• Knowledge of assessment tools and Speech therapy interventions relevant to stroke, Flexible and adaptable to patients' needs and those of the service
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging
innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.