Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SLT with a passion and clinical background in critical care to work within our dedicated SLT service for critical care, embedded within the MDT. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a newly established service and help shape highly specialist care for this client group.



The successful candidate will lead on and coordinate management of adults with a broad range of complex acquired communication and swallowing difficulties within critical care including management of; 'Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness' (PDOC), tracheostomy, videofluoroscopy and FEES



As a team we are committed to innovative practice, quality improvement, audit and research opportunities. You will have access to supervision, support, and development of your clinical skills from highly skilled Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.



You will be required to contribute to the weekend rota delivering supporting the acute stroke wards.



The role will involve clinical caseload management and provision of assessment and rehabilitation for patients with dysphagia and/or communication impairments.



There an emphasis on collaborative MDT working.



The role will include access to, and training in FEES and Videofluoroscopy.



To lead service development, quality improvement projects and/or research projects within the critical care setting. This can be supported by the NCA's dedicated Quality Improvement Team and Clinical Research Centre.



The NCA have a designated team delivering leadership development training and all clinicians are encouraged to incorporate this into their learning and development.



You should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.



The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three

core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk