Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Requirements

To contribute towards and promote the coordination of relevant statutory and non-statutory health and social care services in order to optimise patient benefits and adhere to local and national guidelines and legislation

To work as an autonomous practitioner and as a lone worker in the community.To exercise a degree of professional autonomy and make clinical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role and to practice within agreed protocols to support the client group to provide a single accessible service.

To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Team Manager within the general scope of the post, and appropriate to the grade, after negotiation, adequate training and appropriate supervision (e.g. lead projects to review and improve service delivery)

Principal Duties Clinical

To accept clinical responsibility for clients with varied challenges requiring advanced clinical reasoning and specialist therapeutic intervention and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To independently manage and accept clinical responsibility for a designated specialist caseload of adult clients with complex presentation, prioritising need and working in conjunction with other members of the team and seeking support as required.

To demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in approach to assessment, treatment planning, intervention, clinical reasoning

To undertake comprehensive and specialist assessments of clients using investigative and analytical skills in order to make a differential diagnosis and to formulate individualised treatment plans

To contribute to the decision making about the treatment, planning and long term management of individual clients as an integral member of the Long Term Neurological Conditions Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team as well as highlighting ongoing risk and recommendations for future care across statutory and non-statutory services.

To plan, organise and deliver group therapeutic activities where appropriate, co-ordinated with other members of the team, taking into account clients physical cognitive and psychological capabilities

To monitor, modify and evaluate treatment in order to measure outcomes and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To provide specialist reports and care plans to the client, relatives, statutory and non-statutory services which reflect detailed specialist knowledge and accurate communication of complex condition-related information in multi-agency settings relevant to the practice area.

To complete risk assessments and plans in order to identify and manage risk and respond appropriately, such that the risk is reduced e.g. suicide, criminal proceedings and substance misuse issues.

To undertake appropriate therapeutic handling and moving within clinical and non-clinical settings. This may involve bending, kneeling or frequent repetitive activities often in confined and restrictive spaces. And to provide education for safe usage of equipment to clients, families, carers and other service providers as appropriate

To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances, often imparting complex or difficult information.

To provide therapy services in working conditions which may be hazardous e.g. exposure to body fluids, aggressive persons, visits to high risk areas, visits to situations of conflict and other associated risks.

Person Specification

Knowkedge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of LTNC in a relevant clinical specialty (e.g. traumatic brain injury, degenerative diseases, mental health, social care) and an ability to apply this in community setting
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure and prioritise
• To demonstrate organisational skills to manage workload and that of other supervised staff to achieve service priorities
• Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Extensive clinical knowledge including skills in individual and group work
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to work as part of a team building effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and respect different points of view and work with people from a variety of cultures
• Ability to lead and manage designated projects in line with service development

Desirable

• A working knowledge of the needs of clients with mental health issues.
• A working knowledge of the needs of clients with social care issues.

training and qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Work
• Current HCPC registration and RCSLT Registration
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file.
• Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate student supervision.
• Qualified to work at level 5 on Sheffield Dysphagia Competency model

Desirable

• First line management / Leadership course at masters level.
• Relevant validated clinical courses to Masters level or equivalent knowledge / experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience in clinical speciality
• Experience of supervising / managing / developing junior staff, rehabilitation assistants through PDR and teaching
• Experience of audit and application and interpretation of outcome measures.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist level.
• Experience of involvement in service development.
• Involvement in research

other

Essential

• Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Rd

Sheffield

S119BF

Employer's website

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