@slt_smith

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

Joined May 2019
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RCSLT 💙@RCSLT24 Apr 2023
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! rcslt.eaction.org.uk/prescri… #PrescribingNow @RCOT @BDA @BAPO #RCSLT #SLT #SLPeeps #NHS
A graphic which says: Prescribing Now: Write to your MP so that people receive the right care, at the right time, from the professional who best understands their situation

ALT A graphic which says: Prescribing Now: Write to your MP so that people receive the right care, at the right time, from the professional who best understands their situation

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I work closely with this team and I can confirm they are supportive and friendly!
LTHT Adult SLT 💙@ltht_slt4 Oct 2022
📢📢📢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: jobs.nhs.uk/xi/direct_apply/…
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
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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
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#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.
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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@SLTSmithson7 Jun 2022
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
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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: tessajowellbraincancermissio… @RCSLTLearn @RCSLT
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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! jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91721… 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.
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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
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#mysltday #headandneckslt #oncologyslt #slt
The winning moment of #mysltday has come early. Getting control of the radio while I write 2 onward referrals and a vfs referral
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📢📢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 jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91721…
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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! jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91721… #slt #oncology #mysltday #sltjob #leeds
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While I'm on a Friday reflection walk home... tracheal stents - does anyone have an idiot's guide to these and clinical implications of them?#slt #slp #cancer #oncology
SLT help request - anyone work with trachea tumours often? Looking for information re: impact on swallow and potential complications e.g fistulas and E-D. Getting a few coming through recently so directions to any resources welcomed #slt #slp #cancer #mySLTday
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Not a bad week on balance but another bank holiday would of been nice. 5 days in a row is a bit much! #mySLTday
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Learning of the week: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome - affects muscle contraction which can cause swallowing difficulty. Immune disorder that may be seen in older patients with lung cancer. Something to consider when thinking about vfs results #slt #cancer #oncology
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From a Pt today and it meant a lot. When things got 2 much on the ward we'd talk about Terry Pratchett. They finished radiotherapy today so it was our last session. I'm going 2 use it 2 document all those little wins that it can be hard to remember #slt #oncology #mysltday #win
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Working in acute oncology a common complaint from fast track Pt is their voice is quieter and they "struggle to talk". This is inline with over all deterioration /fatigue. We talk about adjusting environment / basic voice care / low tech AAC. Anyone offering anything else? #SLT
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#slt #slp #palliativecare #oncology #cancer
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