Community Speech and Language Therapist - Torbay, South and West

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Detailed job description and responsibilitiesTo independently manage, with access to support from more senior colleagues, a caseload of patients with developmental communication and acquired disorders of speech, language and communicationThe provision of a speech and language therapy service of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of developmental communication disorders and acquired disorders of speech, language and communicationTo provide appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomesTo provide advice to relatives, early years and school staff and other professionals on matters relating to the speech, language and communication needs of individual patientsTo set up and monitor programmes to be carried out by other key workersTo write reports reflecting specialist knowledge.To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues, and negotiate with others around case managementTo provide the link and continuity between health professionals and families/carersTo demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measuresTo communicate condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professionsTo work closely with clients, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the patient/client managementTo demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding existTo develop skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic processTo develop negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situationsTo deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possibleTo form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties

Policy/service development/implementationTo be aware of and adhere to service and team plans and policiesTo comment on proposed service/policy developments as appropriate

Financial and physical resourcesTo monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate

To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to patientsTo contribute to the development of resources, hand-outs etc being built up on a Service-wide level

Human resourcesTo supervise the work of assistants and volunteers

To participate in student placements as appropriateTo explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and volunteers

Information resourcesTo maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policiesTo share information with others, observing data protection guidelinesTo gather and update activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within SDHCFT guidelines

Research and developmentTo participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projectsTo collect and provide research data as required

Freedom to actTo manage caseload independentlyTo be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriateTo work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conductTo work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at annual intervalsT

Communication and Working Relationships

Liaise withThe Head of Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Leads for Speech and Language Therapy Services, Adults, Paediatrics and Learning Disabilities, and South Devon HealthCare Foundation Trust and Care Trust Managers regarding the provision of speech and language therapy services.

Communicate withOther speech and language therapists working in the South Devon HealthCare Foundation Trust areaHealth visiting and medical staff of Torbay and Southern Devon health communitiesGeneral PractitionersCare staff, families and carers

Early Years and school staffOther Health professionalsAppropriate Voluntary Organisations, at local levelSouth Devon HealthCare Foundation Trust management

Provide Training and Support for:Families and carersEarly Years and school staffAppropriate Voluntary Organisations, at local levelOther speech and language therapists.Meetings, discussionsFeedback and reports to other agencies involved with individual patientsAttendance at case conferences and meetings concerning patients and their care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Desirable

• Evidence of research/project work.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Special Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings

Desirable

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with children who are dysfluent.
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism.
• Experience of working within education settings.
• Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability.
• Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay, South and West

Torbay

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)