Job Description
An opportunity has arisen to join the Homerton inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team working on the Graham Stroke Unit. The role offers the post holder the opportunity to develop their skills and experience managing a varied and complex inpatient stroke caseload within a supportive and dynamic MDT environment.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their existing skills in the management of acute dysphagia as well as delivering specialist rehabilitation for patients on the stroke units along with some medical outliers. There will also access to attend videofluroscopy clinics and gain experience working with patients with tracheostomy.
Band 6 staff working within Homerton will have numerous opportunities for project working, training and working with third sector service providers, supervision of students and junior members of staff.
You will be well supported in your new role with access to clinical supervision from experienced senior Speech & Language Therapists, as well as opportunities for peer support with other SLTs across different services. You will also be part of a wider SLT team at Homerton Hospital and be able to join in shared CPD, videofluroscopy clinics and the development of study days for multidisciplinary colleagues. All services strongly support continuing professional development.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Wood/Louise Quah Job title: Joint Professional Lead for SLT/Senior SLT Email address: stephen.wood12@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208XXXXXX
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their existing skills in the management of acute dysphagia as well as delivering specialist rehabilitation for patients on the stroke units along with some medical outliers. There will also access to attend videofluroscopy clinics and gain experience working with patients with tracheostomy.
Band 6 staff working within Homerton will have numerous opportunities for project working, training and working with third sector service providers, supervision of students and junior members of staff.
You will be well supported in your new role with access to clinical supervision from experienced senior Speech & Language Therapists, as well as opportunities for peer support with other SLTs across different services. You will also be part of a wider SLT team at Homerton Hospital and be able to join in shared CPD, videofluroscopy clinics and the development of study days for multidisciplinary colleagues. All services strongly support continuing professional development.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Wood/Louise Quah Job title: Joint Professional Lead for SLT/Senior SLT Email address: stephen.wood12@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208XXXXXX
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist Speech Language Therapist| Graham Stroke Unit position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in City of London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
