• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Acute Therapies Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

  We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team as Team Lead. We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced clinician to lead the Inpatient team for adults who manage the dysphagia and communication needs of all inpatient wards including Critical Care but excluding the Stroke Unit. Ideally, you would also have or be working towards Tracheostomy, FEES and VF competencies and be able to contribute to instrumental assessments including being part of the VF rota for in and outpatients; supporting the training and supervision of other staff as necessary.

  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems working in an acute hospital setting.

  The AcuteSLT Hospital Service is provided by a small team of Band 5's and 6's and sits within the Acute Therapy Team which includes Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

  The post holder will receive excellent support from the Head of Acute Therapies and Operations Manager and wider Speech and Language Therapy team and a firm commitment to continuing professional development. The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Croydon has Reflective Practice groups arranged, regular in-service meetings team meetings.

  Proposed Interview Date TBC

  Main duties of the job

  At a Highly Specialist level, to assess, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties including patients with trachys and within Critical Care.

  To employ highly specialist interventions for patients/clients and carers who have severe disability and/or terminal illness on a daily basis; and evaluate outcomes.

  To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge according to the standards of the Department and distribute these accordingly.

  To provide advice and training to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.

  To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues, including case management in complex cases.

  To independently run a video fluoroscopy clinic, interpreting results and report writing.

  About us

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

  Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

  Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata, per annum, incl. HCAS outer

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  199-NN-7210132-AHP

  Job locations

  Croydon University Hospital

  530 London Road

  Croydon

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING

  Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
  • HCPC registered as a SLT
  • Evidence of specialist SLT short courses - trachy management, FEES, VF

  Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT
  • Leadership and management training course(s)

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Significant experience working as a band 6 SLT with adults in acute setting with a variety of presentations
  • Experience working in the NHS as an SLT with adults in acute setting with a variety of presentations
  • VF and FEES competencies
  • Significant experience working as part of an MDT

  Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 SALT experience with adults in Acute

  KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

  Essential

  • In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clients following acute illness or with neurological problems
  • In-depth knowledge of national guidance and policies relevant to clients with speech and swallowing disorders

  SKILLS, ABILITIES

  Essential

  • Able to identify what attracts them to this specific post in Croydon health services trust
  • Demonstrates a passion and commitment for working with people recovering from acute illness including with neurological problems
  • Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients/clients and the service
  • FEES and VF competencies
  • Trachy competencies

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING

  Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
  • HCPC registered as a SLT
  • Evidence of specialist SLT short courses - trachy management, FEES, VF

  Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT
  • Leadership and management training course(s)

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Significant experience working as a band 6 SLT with adults in acute setting with a variety of presentations
  • Experience working in the NHS as an SLT with adults in acute setting with a variety of presentations
  • VF and FEES competencies
  • Significant experience working as part of an MDT

  Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 SALT experience with adults in Acute

  KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

  Essential

  • In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to clients following acute illness or with neurological problems
  • In-depth knowledge of national guidance and policies relevant to clients with speech and swallowing disorders

  SKILLS, ABILITIES

  Essential

  • Able to identify what attracts them to this specific post in Croydon health services trust
  • Demonstrates a passion and commitment for working with people recovering from acute illness including with neurological problems
  • Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients/clients and the service
  • FEES and VF competencies
  • Trachy competencies

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Croydon University Hospital

  530 London Road

  Croydon

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Croydon University Hospital

  530 London Road

  Croydon

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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