Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
Are you
passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities (LD) and
committed to improving their quality of life? If so this role could be what you
are looking for.
This is an exciting
opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Horizon
inpatient unit on a full-time post 1.0wte / 37.5 hrs per week.
We are a well-established MDT who provide specialist inpatient
support. This team consists of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team
including psychiatrists, psychologists, LD nurses, occupational therapists,
speech & language therapists, and healthcare support staff. The Team works
together deliver therapeutic assessment and treatment and to support adults
with LD and their families/carers.
The
Trust is committed to staff development and in-house training to enable the
applicant to fulfil the requirements of the role.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly motivated and conscientious individual, who
has the desire to work creatively with people with learning disabilities within
an inpatient setting.
We are looking for a
dynamic person to join our current therapy service to provide the highest
standards of safe and compassionate planned care to clients to maximise their independence
and full potential.
You will be required to use
your highly specialist speech and language therapy skills to support the
assessment and delivery of high-quality therapeutic interventions to address
the holistic needs of service users. This will require effective MDT working
skills, close liaison with other agencies and use of excellent communication
skills.
The
successful applicant will work alongside the MDT and offer specialist SLT
support for communication to all service
users who are currently staying on the unit. This will
be a challenging but extremely rewarding role where you can have a positive
impact on how the service is delivered and improve patient care. The post
holder will be required to evaluate treatment outcomes and contribute to the
wider service development.
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
The post holder will be a senior therapist within community
multi-disciplinary team, based in the identified locality they will also
provide senior support to Speech and Language therapists in other localities
providing support and advice and where required direct input into complex and
high risk cases.
You will also provide 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 Speech 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.
The postholder will be a source of expertise around communication and dysphagia
and provide support and advice to others.
KEY
RESULT AREAS
-
The post-holder independently assesses,
diagnoses and manages the communication and/or swallowing needs of clients, in
particular those with the most complex difficulties, to maximise appropriate
health and social benefits. It will also include the management of clients for
whom English is not the first spoken language.
- The
post holder will 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).
- The post-holder provides both direct
and indirect intervention, consultation, advice and support informed by evidence based practice
working within a multi-disciplinary model in order to ensure that the
inter-agency needs of clients are met.
- The post-holder undertakes advisory
work, second opinions and provides peer review and advice within his/her area
of expertise to support and develop the clinical skills of other staff.
- In conjunction with other band 7 SLT the
post- holder provides clinical supervision for other SLT posts working cross
localities and this includes where appropriate providing direct input into
complex cases.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a senior therapist within community
multi-disciplinary team, based in the identified locality they will also
provide senior support to Speech and Language therapists in other localities
providing support and advice and where required direct input into complex and
high risk cases.
You will also provide 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 Speech 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.
The postholder will be a source of expertise around communication and dysphagia
and provide support and advice to others.
KEY
RESULT AREAS
-
The post-holder independently assesses,
diagnoses and manages the communication and/or swallowing needs of clients, in
particular those with the most complex difficulties, to maximise appropriate
health and social benefits. It will also include the management of clients for
whom English is not the first spoken language.
- The
post holder will 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).
- The post-holder provides both direct
and indirect intervention, consultation, advice and support informed by evidence based practice
working within a multi-disciplinary model in order to ensure that the
inter-agency needs of clients are met.
- The post-holder undertakes advisory
work, second opinions and provides peer review and advice within his/her area
of expertise to support and develop the clinical skills of other staff.
- In conjunction with other band 7 SLT the
post- holder provides clinical supervision for other SLT posts working cross
localities and this includes where appropriate providing direct input into
complex cases.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or relevant equivalent overseas qualification
- HCPC registration
- Post-basic dysphagia training
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to post or relevant level clinical experience
- Postgraduate qualification to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to Speech and Language Therapy and Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Advanced level dysphagia training (masters level)
- RCSLT License to Practice
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of performance in a range of clinical skills, promoting clinical excellence
- Good presentation skills
- Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their cares
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in speech and language therapy and adults with learning disabilities
- Up to date knowledge of NHS modernisation issues and implications for speech and language therapy and wider services
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- Documented evidence of continuing practice and professional development
- Evidence of self-directed learning
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Advanced level dysphagia training (masters level)
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
- Leadership skills
- Good timekeeper
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
Desirable
- Show creativity in working to meet the needs of people with a learning disability
- 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)
Experience
Essential
- Management and leadership experience
- Significant experience as a Band 6/7 therapist in a Learning Disabilities or related clinical field
- Significant experience of multidisciplinary working including development of effective networks/partnerships
- Active participation in audit, service evaluation and research in relevant clinical field
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a range of relevant Adult Learning Disabilities settings
- Supervision of clinicians undertaking post-graduation dysphagia training supervised experience
- Experience of supervision, appraisal and development of therapy staff and students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or relevant equivalent overseas qualification
- HCPC registration
- Post-basic dysphagia training
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to post or relevant level clinical experience
- Postgraduate qualification to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to Speech and Language Therapy and Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Advanced level dysphagia training (masters level)
- RCSLT License to Practice
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of performance in a range of clinical skills, promoting clinical excellence
- Good presentation skills
- Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their cares
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in speech and language therapy and adults with learning disabilities
- Up to date knowledge of NHS modernisation issues and implications for speech and language therapy and wider services
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- Documented evidence of continuing practice and professional development
- Evidence of self-directed learning
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Advanced level dysphagia training (masters level)
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
- Leadership skills
- Good timekeeper
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
Desirable
- Show creativity in working to meet the needs of people with a learning disability
- 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)
Experience
Essential
- Management and leadership experience
- Significant experience as a Band 6/7 therapist in a Learning Disabilities or related clinical field
- Significant experience of multidisciplinary working including development of effective networks/partnerships
- Active participation in audit, service evaluation and research in relevant clinical field
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a range of relevant Adult Learning Disabilities settings
- Supervision of clinicians undertaking post-graduation dysphagia training supervised experience
- Experience of supervision, appraisal and development of therapy staff and students
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
