Job summary
The post holder will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy across Birmingham and Solihull as part of the developing Autism Enhanced Support Team within BSMHFT. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate communication, support and intervention takes place with service users, families and other stakeholders to offer immediate care and support for those deemed at risk of admission to a mental health hospital bed and requiring enhanced support within the community or hospital setting.
The post holder will provide specific therapeutic assessment and interventions with individuals that have diverse needs in language, communication, swallowing and social interaction skills who also have a diagnosis of autism. The post holder will work to develop confidence and competence within teams for managing complex clinical cases and issues. They will hold caseload working in a proactive way utilising therapeutic interventions and person centred approaches to avoid hospital admission for service users with autism, maintaining a flexible and responsive approach at all times.
The post holder will serve as a specialist therapeutic resource to support early discharge and using expert knowledge to develop highly specialised care packages for patients transitioning from in-patient areas and living within community settings and develop junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery clinical care as an experienced HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and will work within the Autism Intensive Support Service alongside Senior Specialist Learning Disability and Autism clinicians and the Head of Learning Disability and Autism whilst reporting and governance remains aligned to Corporate AHP service provisions.
The post holder is to be responsible for the delivery of specialist clinical care in line with clinical pathways between an Autism Enhanced Support Team within BSMHFT and other services (both internal and external). They will provide clinical guidance to others in risk assessment, risk management and positive problem solving when supporting people with autism and co-existing conditions requiring intensive and crisis support and lead on debriefs following incidents.
The post holder will be expected to work alongside senior clinical leads and colleagues to support oversight and co-ordination of the inpatient cohort including admission avoidance strategies, supporting to facilitate the discharging of individuals and ensuring that those who are delayed in their discharge get the clinical and professional support they need. The post holder will also contribute to the delivery and on-going development of the service along with colleagues both in the trust and other partner organisations.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- Relevant professional degree to the requirements of the job description
- Demonstrable evidence of robust and continuous professional development
- Applicable post registration experience.
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the role.
- Specialist / specific clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication.
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and application within Speech and Language Therapy
- Understanding of legislation, national standards and changes in care provision and regulation for the population.
- Delivers care and treatment based on research/ evidence
- Understands the importance of listening and listens effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, service users and carers; demonstrates excellent interpersonal, negotiation skills and adaptability in response to others
- Ability to share verbal and written communication within confidentiality and information governance frameworks.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training accredited
- Experience of leading on audit and/or evaluation activity related to clinical practice
- Dysphagia management experience
- Experience of supervision of students, NQTs
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act particularly in relation to adherence to safer eating, drinking and swallowing recommendations
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- Relevant professional degree to the requirements of the job description
- Demonstrable evidence of robust and continuous professional development
- Applicable post registration experience.
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the role.
- Specialist / specific clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment of communication.
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and application within Speech and Language Therapy
- Understanding of legislation, national standards and changes in care provision and regulation for the population.
- Delivers care and treatment based on research/ evidence
- Understands the importance of listening and listens effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, service users and carers; demonstrates excellent interpersonal, negotiation skills and adaptability in response to others
- Ability to share verbal and written communication within confidentiality and information governance frameworks.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training accredited
- Experience of leading on audit and/or evaluation activity related to clinical practice
- Dysphagia management experience
- Experience of supervision of students, NQTs
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act particularly in relation to adherence to safer eating, drinking and swallowing recommendations
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.
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).
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.
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).
