LSmithSLT

SLT working in an acute hospital service. Stroke, Neuro, Aphasia and Dysphagia. Now starting out in the world of oncology. All views my own.

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

Are you a speech and language therapist who wants to be able to prescribe medication directly to your clients?

Contact your MP and demand the best care for your clients!

https://t.co/rNZB28g74P

#PrescribingNow @RCOT @BDA @BAPO #RCSLT #SLT #SLPeeps #NHS

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@SteveBarclay This statement proves why strikes need to happen. Working on the wards you see first hand how hard staff work and the issues they face. Safety is compromised already. You just don't like that we've had enough and are no longer willing to sit down and shut up.

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

I work closely with this team and I can confirm they are supportive and friendly!

[LTHT Adult SLT 💙 @ltht_slt]

📢📢📢Do you like working in a friendly and supportive team environment? 🌟Are you interested in working with acute inpatients?⭐️
Are you ready for a new band 6 position? ✨️
Consider joining our acute inpatient team: https://t.co/ALATxzjrTE

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

Posterior fossa syndrome - anyone able to signpost me to any SLT specific resources / papers on this? I've got some general papers but be good to look at SLT specific ones #slt #slp #neurooncology #neuro #cancer

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@SLT_LaurenS It took a long time for me to know how, what and where of grief when my brother died and the @thegriefcast got me ready for the possibility of therapy. A huge resource.

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@SLTCWilliams We've been told that scrubs will be available which will hopefully help... Or just show some truly epic sweat patches

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

Some Fridays you just have to leave the office acknowledging that everything is Monday's problem now and that if it was really important they would leave a voicemail. Happy weekend to all #slt well done to all of us. #mySLTday

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

#mySLTday morning focussed on outpatient clinic with a mix of f2f and telephone contacts followed by a couple of acute ward contacts. GBM, oesophagectomy and head and neck cancer. It's rarely ever dull. Now off home for a run swiftly followed by tea and biscuits.

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

This is the best advice for any SLT working in acute. I wish I could get the coffee shop to bleep me tho.

[James Smithson SLT @SLTSmithson]

Don’t know your hospital well enough to give directions? Just do what I do and walk quickly with a concerned look so they think you’re on important business. Bonus points if you sprint with a bleep in your hand but that loses its punch when you join the coffee queue #mySLTday

[Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @TJBCMission]

Speech and Language Therapists like Sara Melhuish @RoyalSurrey are crucial to brain tumour patients & therefore crucial to the TJ Academy.

SLTs can join free workshops, peer support, national networks, resources & more here: https://t.co/3hL8oVaWf9
@RCSLTLearn @RCSLT

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

#mysltday #headandneckslt #oncologyslt #slt

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

I'm covering H+N surgical today which is a great time to remind you that we have a vacancy in our H+N team! https://t.co/7OueDXc3gz I had no previous experience but with great support from the team I can cover radiotherapy, surgery, some basic lary alongside a gen once caseload.

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

So many new skills in such a short amount of time. If you have any questions or worries about potentially coming to a new clinical area just get in touch! I also buy massive coffees and drink them with this guy

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

The winning moment of #mysltday has come early. Getting control of the radio while I write 2 onward referrals and a vfs referral

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@EleanorGuiney @RCSLT @TessaJ_Academy is hosting a webinar from the Velindre Cancer Centre all about prehab services for brain tumour patients which may be a good place to start? The webinars I managed to attend have been really useful. Planning to catch up on a few later!

[Ellie Rice @EllieRiceSLT]

📢📢My wonderful SLT role is now out for advert - amazing opportunity to work across the Oncology pathways at one of the largest cancer centres in the UK inc. radiotherapy, maxfax & ENT, laryngectomy, oncology IPs ⁦@ltht_slt⁩ #headandneck #oncology https://t.co/Nl7RU80iGA

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@EllieRiceSLT I'm going through the stages of grief but I'm so excited and proud of you for taking this opportunity!

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

My wonderful colleague is leaving us for Oz meaning there is a great opportunity to join our Oncology team. Lots of development and learning opportunities in a wonderful supportive team. Apply now! https://t.co/7OueDXc3gz
#slt #oncology #mysltday #sltjob #leeds

[LSmithSLT @slt_smith]

@eazy_breezy_mac @RCSLT It's a really important discussion and I am really glad to see the future workforce raise what's important to them. Helps to stop the same old same old conversation