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:
Clinical
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.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide SLT reports on assessment and
treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and other agencies
involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt
with promptly.
To provide SLT perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
Management and
Leadership
To manage your own caseload and day to day
activities.
To assist in the co-ordination of day to day
activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
To work effectively as a team member, operating
flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team
members.
Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all
aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
To participate in service development.
Communication
To contribute and receive information as part
of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and
effective service to clients and carers.
To communicate accurate and sensitive
information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium,
taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender,
age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic
approach at all time.
To provide advice and information regarding
occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
To promote and understanding of the role of
occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as
appropriate.
Personal and
Professional Development
To review and reflect on own practice through
effective use of professional and operational supervisions.
To demonstrate ongoing professional development
through reflective practice and participation in internal and external
development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development
portfolio.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal process
and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for
directing own learning and development activities (eg private study,
e-learning).
To develop and apply clinical practice skills,
knowledge and values within the specialist area.
To participate in continuing professional
development within your specialist area.
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or
wellbeing of children, adults service users,
members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and
understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Band 6:
The post holder
will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing specialist speech and language therapry 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:
1.
Clinical
1.1.
To
undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate
effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and
carer.
1.2.
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)
1.3.
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.
1.4.
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.
1.4. 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.
1.5. To
act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an
assessment and care plan where appropriate.
1.6. To
contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in
meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close
working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the
voluntary sector.
1.7. To
regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual speech and
language therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome
measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user
satisfaction questionnaires.
1.8. To
continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of
skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.
1.9. To
work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and
verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.
1.10. To
be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned
with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation
guidelines.
1.11. To
arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case
conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by
clinical need and as directed by the Lead AHP.
1.12. To
provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording
system and other information as required.
1.13. To
participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide
clinical supervision to other speech and language staff.
1.14
To work as an autonomous practitioner.
2.
Management
2.1. To
assist the Lead AHP with the operational management of the service on a
day-to-day basis
2.2. To
ensure that all significant events, relevant clinical issues and difficulties
which may arise are communicated with the Lead AHP/Operational Manager
2.3. To
direct and delegate work to other team members such as; therapy assistants and
care support workers giving due consideration to their skills and abilities to
carry these duties out effectively
2.4. To
carry out appraisal and development reviews with speech and language therapy
staff and to contribute to the reviews of other staff as appropriate
2.5. To
assist the Operational Manager in effectively managing staff leave and
sickness/absence to ensure adequate cover for the service on a day-to-day basis
2.6. To
participate in the recruitment and retention of staff including implementing
induction programmes
For further information, please see supporting information attached.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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