Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, working with adults with learning (intellectual) disabilities in the Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP). The service is well-established and there are many opportunities for development.
The LDP comprises five locality-based integrated community specialist health and care management Teams (Social Workers, Adult Support Co-ordinators, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational, Arts, and Speech & Language Therapists) and day and accommodation services organised by the Local Authority for adults with a learning disability. The SLT team comprises a Band 8a Lead Speech and Language Therapist, two Band 7 Advanced SLTs two Band 6 Specialist SLTs and a Band 4 Apprentice SLT, all employed by CPFT. We have close links with colleagues working with people with learning disabilities elsewhere in CPFT and with clinicians and/or researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge. The service regularly provides placements in learning disabilities for Speech and Language Therapy undergraduates at UEA.
The five teams aim to provide person-centred integrated specialist health and care management services that promote an individual's right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing in line with their assessed needs and in a way that will promote their reaching their full potential.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the delivery of countywide specialist LD Speech and Language Therapy by managing a team caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
To provide professional supervision to other staff /students as appropriate including appraisal and professional development, particularly mandatory training.
To contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the LDP management team.
As an autonomous practitioner, to manage a specialist case load providing assessment, identification and treatment of communication and swallowing needs of adults with a learning disability.
To participate in multi-disciplinary/ multi agency working within the LDP and with key partners.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Clinical:
The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training.
To be proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the communication and swallowing needs of the learning disability population including risk assessment.
To be proficient in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) including manual signing and symbol use across a variety of communication environments.
To have knowledge of and skills in sensory impairment as related to Adults with Learning Disability
To facilitate clients to access generic services as appropriate (reasonable adjustment).
To facilitate and guide others in the development of information that is accessible to service users, staff, and carers.
To provide Dysphagia assessment where there may be risk of contact with substances such as body fluids (saliva etc) and infection guidelines must be followed.
To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist Team SLT caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
To take a lead in the coordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. e.g. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of distress behaviour.
To recognise the impact of a persons communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need.
To provide specialist clinical advice in relation to individual case work to professionals within the LDP.
To work to reduce health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability by working with partners in primary and secondary care.
Equipment & Systems
To have skills to input, analyse and present data/statistics to inform evidence-based practice.
To develop a working knowledge of MOSAIC an integrated electronic system and Teams.
Decisions & Judgements
To be accountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelines.
To have understanding of Health and Social Care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice.
Research & Audit
To contribute to the implementation of local, national strategies and service development using evidence-based practice.
To participate in research and practice-based projects within the multi-agency context and present findings when required.
To participate in health audit as required.
Managerial & Financial Requirements
To have the knowledge and skills to offer quality student practice placements.
To provide regular management and clinical supervision in line with HCPC and CPFT Policy where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Clinical:
The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training.
To be proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the communication and swallowing needs of the learning disability population including risk assessment.
To be proficient in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) including manual signing and symbol use across a variety of communication environments.
To have knowledge of and skills in sensory impairment as related to Adults with Learning Disability
To facilitate clients to access generic services as appropriate (reasonable adjustment).
To facilitate and guide others in the development of information that is accessible to service users, staff, and carers.
To provide Dysphagia assessment where there may be risk of contact with substances such as body fluids (saliva etc) and infection guidelines must be followed.
To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist Team SLT caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
To take a lead in the coordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. e.g. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of distress behaviour.
To recognise the impact of a persons communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need.
To provide specialist clinical advice in relation to individual case work to professionals within the LDP.
To work to reduce health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability by working with partners in primary and secondary care.
Equipment & Systems
To have skills to input, analyse and present data/statistics to inform evidence-based practice.
To develop a working knowledge of MOSAIC an integrated electronic system and Teams.
Decisions & Judgements
To be accountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelines.
To have understanding of Health and Social Care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice.
Research & Audit
To contribute to the implementation of local, national strategies and service development using evidence-based practice.
To participate in research and practice-based projects within the multi-agency context and present findings when required.
To participate in health audit as required.
Managerial & Financial Requirements
To have the knowledge and skills to offer quality student practice placements.
To provide regular management and clinical supervision in line with HCPC and CPFT Policy where appropriate.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to Travel within a rural location.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Basic Dysphagia Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Qualified Practice Placement Educator
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of speech and language therapy assessment and intervention relevant to adults with LD
- Experience of managing Dysphagia in LD population
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT
- Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication as applicable to adults with Learning Disabilities
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to adults with learning disability)
- MHA and MCA Knowledge
- IT skills
- Understanding of research and audit processes
- Understanding of Clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of treatment strategies
- Knowledge of the Enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- Ability to deliver health education training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and of those you supervise
- Ability to priorities your own work and the work of those you supervise
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of MDT
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to motivate others
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Demonstrable Knowledge and practice of good customer care skills
- Emotional resilience
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and audit
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to Travel within a rural location.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Basic Dysphagia Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Qualified Practice Placement Educator
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of speech and language therapy assessment and intervention relevant to adults with LD
- Experience of managing Dysphagia in LD population
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT
- Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication as applicable to adults with Learning Disabilities
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to adults with learning disability)
- MHA and MCA Knowledge
- IT skills
- Understanding of research and audit processes
- Understanding of Clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of treatment strategies
- Knowledge of the Enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- Ability to deliver health education training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and of those you supervise
- Ability to priorities your own work and the work of those you supervise
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of MDT
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to motivate others
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Demonstrable Knowledge and practice of good customer care skills
- Emotional resilience
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and audit
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).
