Job summary
We
would like to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist who has enthusiasm,
compassion and commitment to supporting and enabling people with Autism and/or Learning
Disabilities to join our well established Community Autism and Learning
Disability Service across South Tyneside.
You
will work within the multi-disciplinary team and provide Speech and Language
Therapy support to adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities. You will
also work with all stakeholders, to contribute to learning and development of
staff working with adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, ensuring
effective service delivery and the best possible outcomes for our service users
You
must have up to date knowledge and appropriate skills which will ensure that Speech
and Language Therapy interventions are delivered in the way which meets the
needs of the patient.
You
will have an understanding of the complex needs presenting in those with Autism
or learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate this with recent and
on-going clinical professional development. You must have excellent
communication and organisation skills.
You
will manage a case load and supervise junior staff with a delegated caseload
and support them in their development.
This
post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.
You will be able to meet the travel requirements
of this post.
Main duties of the job
This role is to provide a specialist Speech and Language
Therapy (SLT) service to patients who require support to access mainstream
services or who are unable to access mainstream services. This will include
working with autistic people and patients with learning disabilities.
The post holder will contribute to the development of the
team, supervise more junior clinicians, actively participate in clinical
professional development, keep accurate records, participate in audit and
research as directed and work closely with other professionals and partners to
deliver high quality care and effective outcomes for patients.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
service to patients who have a range of communication/dysphagia needs,
including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties. Patients may have
diverse presentations and a range of physical, cognitive and/or mental health
conditions. The work may take place in a range of settings (including day
services, residential settings and the persons home). The role will involve
assessment, diagnosis, prioritisation, triage, treatment and discharge of patients.
To work as a member of the Community Autism and Learning
Disabilities Service (CALDS), contributing to multi-disciplinary working across
organisations to address the needs of patients referred to the team.
To manage a delegated caseload working collaboratively with patients,
carers and staff to meet the needs of patients.
To participate in
service development and audit activities as directed by the appropriate lead.
To supervise the work
of more junior SLTs, SLT Assistants/Technical Instructors and students.
To participate in
research in specialist area as required.
To demonstrate Trust
standards of behaviour and values to support our delivery of excellence in all
that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
service to patients who have a range of communication/dysphagia needs,
including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties. Patients may have
diverse presentations and a range of physical, cognitive and/or mental health
conditions. The work may take place in a range of settings (including day
services, residential settings and the persons home). The role will involve
assessment, diagnosis, prioritisation, triage, treatment and discharge of patients.
To work as a member of the Community Autism and Learning
Disabilities Service (CALDS), contributing to multi-disciplinary working across
organisations to address the needs of patients referred to the team.
To manage a delegated caseload working collaboratively with patients,
carers and staff to meet the needs of patients.
To participate in
service development and audit activities as directed by the appropriate lead.
To supervise the work
of more junior SLTs, SLT Assistants/Technical Instructors and students.
To participate in
research in specialist area as required.
To demonstrate Trust
standards of behaviour and values to support our delivery of excellence in all
that we do.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant communication and/or swallowing disorders.
- Knowledge of appropriate assessments and evidence-based interventions for communication and/or swallowing disorders and ability to perform these.
- Ability to develop therapeutic partnership/rapport with patients/carers/families.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Working knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience of involving patients/carers/families in goal setting.
- Experience of working in challenging and changing environments.
- Positive attitude to working with autistic people and adults with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of national policies relating to autism and learning disabilities and able to implement. learning/guidance from these in own practice.
- Ability to prioritise own clinical/non-clinical time with good organisational skills.
- Ability to reflect honestly on own practice and implement learning from experiences.
- Ability to recognise scope of own job role and competence.
- Ability to seek advice as appropriate.
- Ability to use relevant IT systems.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
- Professional manner.
- Willingness and commitment to work towards dysphagia qualification/competency if this has not already been achieved.
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team flexibly to meet service requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of working with dysphagia.
- Experience delivering training packages to a range of professionals and caregivers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification.
- Current membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Dysphagia qualification.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
- Car driver/owner.
- Current driving licence.
- Able to move and handle patients.
- Able to use computer systems.
- Able to concentrate/observe for long periods.
- Must be able to accurately record data.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working with autistic people.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to hold own caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Completed newly qualified practitioner competency framework.
- Experience working with adults.
Desirable
- Preceptorship completed if applicable.
- Experience supervising junior staff.
- Experience working in community setting.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant communication and/or swallowing disorders.
- Knowledge of appropriate assessments and evidence-based interventions for communication and/or swallowing disorders and ability to perform these.
- Ability to develop therapeutic partnership/rapport with patients/carers/families.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Working knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience of involving patients/carers/families in goal setting.
- Experience of working in challenging and changing environments.
- Positive attitude to working with autistic people and adults with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of national policies relating to autism and learning disabilities and able to implement. learning/guidance from these in own practice.
- Ability to prioritise own clinical/non-clinical time with good organisational skills.
- Ability to reflect honestly on own practice and implement learning from experiences.
- Ability to recognise scope of own job role and competence.
- Ability to seek advice as appropriate.
- Ability to use relevant IT systems.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
- Professional manner.
- Willingness and commitment to work towards dysphagia qualification/competency if this has not already been achieved.
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team flexibly to meet service requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of working with dysphagia.
- Experience delivering training packages to a range of professionals and caregivers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification.
- Current membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Dysphagia qualification.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
- Car driver/owner.
- Current driving licence.
- Able to move and handle patients.
- Able to use computer systems.
- Able to concentrate/observe for long periods.
- Must be able to accurately record data.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working with autistic people.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to hold own caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Completed newly qualified practitioner competency framework.
- Experience working with adults.
Desirable
- Preceptorship completed if applicable.
- Experience supervising junior staff.
- Experience working in community setting.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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