Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification -Degree or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training to RCSLT Competencies or equivalent.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of Completion of relevant specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training.

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting junior staff, students or clinical assistants.
• Experience of running training sessions on communication and/or swallowing issues to other health and social care professionals.

Essential

• Knowledge of varying approaches to the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia including instrumental assessments (Video fluoroscopy / FEES).
• Knowledge of adult communication impairments and swallowing problems to a specialist level.

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member as well as to work independently and manage own caseload
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations, monitor and manage own stress levels and seek support as required
• Strong belief in CPD and reflective practice.