Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
All Age Forensic Community
Services have an exciting job opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist
to join our service working across the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for
Learning Disability and Autism and Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Service as part of an exciting pilot with a specific SALT pathway.
The FOLS LDA service is available to people over 18 with a
diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism who have offended or are at risk
of offending across West Yorkshire. Forensic CAMHS are responsible for
providing consultation, assessment and intervention with children, their
families, and wider systems, working with children who display forensic
behaviour including arson, animal cruelty, harmful sexual behaviour, violence,
and aggression across Yorkshire & Humber.
There
is the opportunity for this to be a Band 5 to 6 Developmental post where
support would be provided to progress through a career and competency framework
developed within our Trust.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting opportunity for a SLT who ideally has experience of working with
learning disabilities and mental health; to help develop and shape the
direction of the Speech and Language Therapy provision. You
would work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside partner agencies to
keep people well and safe, promoting communication and independence.
The
post holder would provide a specialist communication service, using expert
skills to assess, advise and provide appropriate intervention to ensure
individuals communication skills are maximised.
The work will be undertaken in a variety of settings,
both within the community and secure settings.
The post holder will be required to liaise effectively with all relevant
professionals, carers, and family members to ensure the needs of the individual
are met.
We are looking for a flexible, confident, enthusiastic,
and proactive SLT.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BAND 5
The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing SLT assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of SLT within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To provide clinical advice on the assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language and communication difficulties and where applicable, swallowing difficulties, with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and to develop a clinical interest within the context of the caseload.
- To manage a caseload independently with regular supervision and to prepare, implement and evaluate communication programmes and advice for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with service policy and RCSLT guidelines.
- To demonstrate sound clinical judgment, including negotiation, differential diagnosis, reflection, evaluation and the development of care plans. Clinical practice should be framed with reference to evidence based practice, having access to a supervisor, showing a recognition of own professional boundaries and the need for supervision, support and advice.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To adopt a client centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and/or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
BAND 6
The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of Salt and Language therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
The post holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and national guidance.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer.
- Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge for differential diagnosis for communication and dysphagia, (evidence based practise, national and local guidelines using profession specific clinical skills and techniques. (eg standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual work).
- To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred speech and language therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
BAND 5
The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing SLT assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of SLT within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To provide clinical advice on the assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language and communication difficulties and where applicable, swallowing difficulties, with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and to develop a clinical interest within the context of the caseload.
- To manage a caseload independently with regular supervision and to prepare, implement and evaluate communication programmes and advice for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with service policy and RCSLT guidelines.
- To demonstrate sound clinical judgment, including negotiation, differential diagnosis, reflection, evaluation and the development of care plans. Clinical practice should be framed with reference to evidence based practice, having access to a supervisor, showing a recognition of own professional boundaries and the need for supervision, support and advice.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To adopt a client centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and/or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
BAND 6
The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of Salt and Language therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
The post holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and national guidance.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer.
- Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge for differential diagnosis for communication and dysphagia, (evidence based practise, national and local guidelines using profession specific clinical skills and techniques. (eg standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual work).
- To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred speech and language therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- BAND 5
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- BAND 6
- Post graduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years.
- Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses in communication and dysphagia
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Evidence of post qualification training
- BAND 6
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of working with people with Learning Disabilities
- Band 6
- Post registration experience including in learning disabilities
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and / or students
Desirable
- Band 5
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability in a clinical setting
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Band 6
- Leadership / first line management experience
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings
- Supervision of staff and / or students
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- BAND 5
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients
- BAND 6
- Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory/appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Computer literacy
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties
- Autism Awareness
- BAND 6
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 5
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- BAND 6
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- The ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Hold a full driving licence
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 5/BAND 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Band 6
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- RCSLT Registration
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- BAND 5
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- BAND 6
- Post graduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years.
- Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses in communication and dysphagia
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Evidence of post qualification training
- BAND 6
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of working with people with Learning Disabilities
- Band 6
- Post registration experience including in learning disabilities
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and / or students
Desirable
- Band 5
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability in a clinical setting
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Band 6
- Leadership / first line management experience
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings
- Supervision of staff and / or students
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- BAND 5
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients
- BAND 6
- Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory/appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Computer literacy
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties
- Autism Awareness
- BAND 6
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 5
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- BAND 6
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals
- Values contribution of others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexibly
- The ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Desirable
- BAND 5
- Hold a full driving licence
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 5/BAND 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Band 6
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- RCSLT Registration
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
