Job summary
30 hours per week.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced speech and language
therapist to work within our All Age Forensic Community Service. The post
holder will work across the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (LD/A) and our
Forensic Child and Adolescent Service. This newly established role will be
pivotal in establishing a high-quality speech and language therapy pathway
offer, providing specialist assessments and interventions to patients currently
receiving care in our Forensic Community Service across the West Yorkshire
region. The role will also involve providing day to day support and clinical
leadership to SALT staff working within service.
You
will have experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health conditions
and either experience of, or transferrable skills to work with individuals with
learning disabilities. You will have the ability and motivation to develop and
shape the direction of the speech and language provision, ensuring it is
evidence based and meets the individuals needs. You
would work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside partner agencies to
keep people well and safe, promoting the communication and independence of our
service users. You will also be confident in upskilling staff
in the understanding and delivery of communication strategies to ensure that
the service is inclusive and accessible to all individuals.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder would provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy
service, using expert skills to assess, advise and provide appropriate
intervention to ensure individuals holistic health needs are met, informing
risk assessment and management and promoting quality of life.
You 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 speech and language therapist with established or developing
leadership skills.
Effective communication, organisational and IT skills are
essential.
The successful candidate will be passionate for improving
the lives of vulnerable children and adults and have a strong understanding of
local and national drivers and legal frameworks relating to forensic mental
health services, learning disability and Forensic Community provision.
You will provide supervision to the speech and language
staff.
You will provide training and development in line with
the speech and language pathway and inform service development.
You will have access to
operational and professional support, clinical supervision, and strong
professional networks and a range of profession specific training and career
progression opportunities.
If
you would like to discuss this posts or organise an informal visit, please
contact: Stacey Hayton, General Manager on Stacey.Hayton@swyt.nhs.uk or 07789 753526
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
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
To
be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of Allied Health
Professionals within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex,
multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional duties
and responsibilities.
To
have an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within their
designated service.
To
provide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of the
multi-disciplinary team within the service.
To
facilitate collaborative working across therapy, maximizing on the skills of
the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.
In
the capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with the
consultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services,
voluntary agencies and the private sector.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To
comply with the post holders professional code and Health Care Professions
Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere to national and
local policies and procedures.
To
work in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients / service
users referred to your clinical area. Giving advice and support to other
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To
be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including management of patients with complex needs.
To
plan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highly
complex needs, using highly specialist therapy skills. Assess and analyse
identifying problem areas in order to plan and carry out goal orientated
intervention programmes with the patients. Balancing risk, safety and patient
choice in order to promote maximum independence.
Use
of excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic
relationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into account
the views and wishes of service users, carers and families. Monitor, evaluate
and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety,
thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.
To
work with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding and
management of their condition/disability. To provide the necessary support
required in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.
To
use highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills
which implement evidence based practice
To
possess the necessary skills to implement time management and prioritise own
caseload whilst assisting and supporting all therapy staff and members of the
MDT, across your own and other clinical areas.
To
carry out risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce risk to meet the
needs of service users, staff, and the wider service/ organisation.
To
have and maintain a current working knowledge of the safe use of a range of
equipment relevant to the service area. Assemble and fit equipment in patients
own homes and assess their safe use.
To
actively encourage the provision of placements for student therapists and
support team members with students training and appraisal.
To
be involved and committed to therapy audit, evidence based practice and
clinical research where appropriate, in order to promote best possible practice
in the relevant clinical area.
In
the capacity as a representative of therapy services to liaise and communicate
effectively with consultants, senior managers, professional lead, other
medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services, voluntary and private
agencies.
To
be responsible for risk assessment in your own delegated area, ensuring a safe
working environment for all staff, patients and members of the general public.
To
undertake own continuous professional development, participate in regular
clinical and managerial supervision, to organise peer reviews and maintain up
to date knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to the area of speciality
through research and work within clinical interest groups. To ensure all therapy team members take responsibility for
their own CPD.
To
ensure effective delivery of clinical support and supervision to all Therapy staff
within the service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
To
be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of Allied Health
Professionals within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex,
multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional duties
and responsibilities.
To
have an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within their
designated service.
To
provide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of the
multi-disciplinary team within the service.
To
facilitate collaborative working across therapy, maximizing on the skills of
the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.
In
the capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with the
consultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services,
voluntary agencies and the private sector.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To
comply with the post holders professional code and Health Care Professions
Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere to national and
local policies and procedures.
To
work in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients / service
users referred to your clinical area. Giving advice and support to other
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To
be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including management of patients with complex needs.
To
plan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highly
complex needs, using highly specialist therapy skills. Assess and analyse
identifying problem areas in order to plan and carry out goal orientated
intervention programmes with the patients. Balancing risk, safety and patient
choice in order to promote maximum independence.
Use
of excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic
relationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into account
the views and wishes of service users, carers and families. Monitor, evaluate
and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety,
thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.
To
work with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding and
management of their condition/disability. To provide the necessary support
required in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.
To
use highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills
which implement evidence based practice
To
possess the necessary skills to implement time management and prioritise own
caseload whilst assisting and supporting all therapy staff and members of the
MDT, across your own and other clinical areas.
To
carry out risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce risk to meet the
needs of service users, staff, and the wider service/ organisation.
To
have and maintain a current working knowledge of the safe use of a range of
equipment relevant to the service area. Assemble and fit equipment in patients
own homes and assess their safe use.
To
actively encourage the provision of placements for student therapists and
support team members with students training and appraisal.
To
be involved and committed to therapy audit, evidence based practice and
clinical research where appropriate, in order to promote best possible practice
in the relevant clinical area.
In
the capacity as a representative of therapy services to liaise and communicate
effectively with consultants, senior managers, professional lead, other
medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services, voluntary and private
agencies.
To
be responsible for risk assessment in your own delegated area, ensuring a safe
working environment for all staff, patients and members of the general public.
To
undertake own continuous professional development, participate in regular
clinical and managerial supervision, to organise peer reviews and maintain up
to date knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to the area of speciality
through research and work within clinical interest groups. To ensure all therapy team members take responsibility for
their own CPD.
To
ensure effective delivery of clinical support and supervision to all Therapy staff
within the service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Supervision skills.
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Proven experience of time management.
- Excellent Prioritisation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
- 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- Experience in supervising and managing staff.
- Experience of working with children and families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Dietetics / SALT.
- Current valid HCPC registration.
- Practice Education / Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
Desirable
- MSC/Diploma in relevant area.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
- Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training.
- Risk Assessment training.
- Audit training.
- Therapies training i.e. CBT-E, IPT, Sensory integration.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Supervision skills.
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Proven experience of time management.
- Excellent Prioritisation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
- 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- Experience in supervising and managing staff.
- Experience of working with children and families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Dietetics / SALT.
- Current valid HCPC registration.
- Practice Education / Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
Desirable
- MSC/Diploma in relevant area.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
- Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training.
- Risk Assessment training.
- Audit training.
- Therapies training i.e. CBT-E, IPT, Sensory integration.
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).
