Clinical Lead - Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Lead - Speech and Language Therapy

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustOverview

Are you looking for a new post that will give you the opportunity to further develop your acute sector and team management skills? Would you like the opportunity to be involved in service developments and planning having the time to enhance your leadership and operational skills? Would you like to be instrumental in the development of the B5 rotation SLTs? Would you like protected time for your CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular clinical supervision, support to attend relevant CENs and external training opportunities?Responsibilities

Be instrumental in the development of the B5 rotation SLTs.Provide leadership in dysphagia management within the acute setting; support less experienced therapists, assistants and students.Work alongside highly specialist clinicians in voice, head and neck cancer, stroke, rehabilitation and neurological degenerative conditions to further develop knowledge and skills.Contribute to service development and planning; participate in research and postgraduate courses/RCSLT CENs.Be part of a county-wide acute and community SLT service managed and professionally led by a practicing SLT.About the role and team

You will join a friendly and enthusiastic team of acute and community SALTs who provide care pathways to the local adult population in line with organisational objectives.There are strong links with ENT consultants supporting FEES for inpatients and outpatient clinics; we run weekly SLT-led videofluoroscopy clinics on both acute sites.Qualifications and experience

Completed post-basic dysphagia training.Sound experience working independently in acute settings; enthusiasm to develop at an advanced level.Experience in supervising and supporting less experienced therapists, assistants and students.Other information

We encourage attendance at postgraduate courses/RCSLT CENs; links with University of Brighton and other universities; opportunities to work with specialist clinicians in related fields.East Sussex is a desirable place to live with accessible locations and outdoor opportunities. We are proud to provide outstanding care and be a great place to ..... full job details .....