Upper Airways Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist

Upper Airways Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist

Following confirmation of funding for substantial service development, we are delighted to be recruiting a Band 7 Upper Airways Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist for the UHP Severe Asthma Service.

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WTE post can be offered as a band 6 to band 7 progression. Starting as a band 6, the post would offer a 6 - 12-month progression period resulting in transition to a band 7 (subject to attaining the required level of competence which will be detailed in competency documentation).

As the post holder, you will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for people with a range of upper airway, communication and swallowing disorders arising from severe asthma. This includes chronic cough, complex breathlessness, and Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO).

We are an innovative, experienced and supportive SLT service with excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth. Clinical supervision and line management will sit within the SLT service to ensure the post holder feels well supported and part of the wider team.

If you'd like to have an informal discussion about the role before applying, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Jo Brudenell (Professional Lead for Adult SLT) at

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

To deliver highly specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with upper airway disorders arising from severe asthma and the treatment thereof, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This may include clinical assessment measures that fall outside the usual practice of SLT.

To act as a member of the Severe Asthma MDT and to develop the role of the Upper Airways Clinical Lead SLT s includes the provision of training and supervision for others as appropriate.

To support the Severe Asthma MDT by contributing to the development of the wider service, including data collection and analysis, and completion of outcome measures.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Clinical

1. To assess, develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatments. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment. To develop specialist care plans and reports based in best practice and expert knowledge.

2. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate…