Senior SLT Clinical Lead – Mental Health & Dysphagia

Haringey GP Federation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley seeks a B7 Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for their Mental Health Services. The role involves assessing and treating communication difficulties and dysphagia in adult inpatients, leading quality improvement activities, and providing mentorship to SLT colleagues. An ideal candidate will have substantial experience with adults facing complex needs and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Registration with HCPC is required. The position offers a dynamic working environment with leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with adults with communication difficulties.
• Knowledge of national policy and local directives essential.
• Competence in assessment and treatment of eating and drinking difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication difficulties for adult inpatients.
• Supervise and mentor SLT colleagues and support the MDT.
• Part of the leadership team responsible for service development.

Skills

Communication assessment

Dysphagia treatment

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Master's in a relevant subject

Registration with HCPC

Job description

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley seeks a B7 Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for their Mental Health Services. The role involves assessing and treating communication difficulties and dysphagia in adult inpatients, leading quality improvement activities, and providing mentorship to SLT colleagues. An ideal candidate will have substantial experience with adults facing complex needs and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Registration with HCPC is required. The position offers a dynamic working environment with leadership opportunities.