Job overview

We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about Neurorehabilitation (NR) to join our brilliant Neuro Rehab team. Band 6 applicants with relevant clinical and leadership experience seeking a development opportunity may also be considered.  The post holder will gain excellent clinical expertise and leadership skills across the neuro rehab pathway working with our specialist teams and support patients accessing the Level 1 units in Salford, and Level 2 unit in Rochdale (Floyd Unit). Site base is Salford but rotation and cross site working between the two sites will be part of the role. 

 Applicants must have established skills in management of dysphagia, acquired communication disorders, and experience of working with patients with tracheostomy.   Complex neuro presentations include patients on the ‘Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness’ (PDOC) spectrum and ‘Cognitive Communication Disorder’ (CCD).

You will be joining a dynamic and friendly MDT and will also be part of the larger Neuro Rehab SLT service.  We are a team that pursues innovation, and support CPD and research opportunities. Examples of previous pilots and collaborations include Phagenyx, Music therapy, collaboration with Ace Centre and the ongoing Facial Rehab Pathway Project work with the ‘Greater Manchester Neurorehabilitation and Integrated Stroke Delivery Network’ (GMNISDN).  

 Informal visits and enquiries are welcome.

Main duties of the job

To join our Neurorehabilitation service within the  limited band 7 rotation covering our Level 1 units at Salford (C2 and L1) and Level 2 unit (Floyd Unit) in Rochdale. Site base is Salford but there is expectation to rotate and work across sites. 

-To provide highly specialist evidenced based input to the provision and development of Speech and Language Therapy in Neuro Rehab.

- To lead on and coordinate management of complex communication disorders within this caseload, including patients with; tracheostomy, ‘prolonged disorders of consciousness’ (PDOC), ‘locked in syndrome’ and ‘cognitive communication disorder’.

-To lead on and coordinate management of complex dysphagia within this caseload, including patients with tracheostomy.

- The will be opportunity to gain exposure and competencies in VFS and FEES rota and will be required to support the mobile FEES service for INRU within MCCN.

-You will support the Senior management team with service development projects for Neurorehabilitation and in line with the Greater Manchester transformation project.  Networking with other Neurorehabilitation services and the Greater Manchester Network will be part of your role.

Working for our organisation

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)