Job summary
We are excited to be offering a Developmental Post starting with us as a Band
5 Speech and Language Therapist and progressing to a Band 6 Speech and Language
Therapist.
The post is based with Herefordshire Community
Learning Disability Team, Trust Team of the year 2022. We are a friendly and supportive MDT,
innovative in our service delivery. You will use your initiative, work proactively, and respond flexibly
to changing demands of the role and work jointly with other health and care
professionals.
You will have close links and good support
from Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapy colleagues based within
the Worcestershire Community Learning Disability Team including access to a
mentor as well as clinical supervision from the Team Leader to support you to
complete or attain your Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies and your
Dysphagia Competencies.
The LD Speech and Language Team
across Herefordshire and Worcestershire work together using a mix of
face-to-face visits, remote working, and social media to support service
users. Check out our Facebook page or
Website, just search LDSLT! We meet remotely regularly to offer peer support
and look at clinical/service issues, developing resources and regular CPD
through journal club, training sessions and face to face away days.
Main duties of the job
You
will provide assessment, diagnosis and develop bespoke therapy plans for those
presenting with communication difficulties and/ or dysphagia arising from a
range of conditions related to a learning disability.
Work
with families, carers, and provider services in a variety of settings as needed
to enable good outcomes. This may be creating communication passports, AAC both
low and high tech and promoting Inclusive and Total Communication, Intensive
Interaction, or dysphagia mealtime plan.
Maintain
your own caseload within safe levels and support the team in prioritising referrals
and managing the waiting list.
Contribute
to social media and resource development, improvements in evidence-based
practice and be proactive in personal and service delivery improvements.
Supervise
and allocate work to assistants, students and less experienced therapists.
Work with your
mentor and clinical supervisor, and attend relevant training, to attain both
Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies and Dysphagia Competencies within a
12 18 month timescale
The Trust offer mobile and flexible working and full equipment provided for home/ office working. Due to the rural landscape of the county, being a car driver and having use of a car for work purposes is essential. Full or part time hours (min 16 hours) will be considered.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for adult with
learning disabilities within a range of community settings.
Be responsible for managing a
defined caseload, under supervision and/or guidance
from Specialist colleagues
within the service where necessary.
Be responsible for assessment,
differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans,
writing assessment reports,
providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the
treatment outcome for each
individual patient.
Offer advice to carers and
others about individual patients and demonstrate practical
procedures when appropriate.
Review and discharge individual
patients.
Adhere to national and local
standards and guidelines relating to professional
practice.
Be aware of and adhere to
current legislation and employer procedures relating to
the post.
Demonstrate commitment to
personal development and acquisition of further skills
and knowledge.
Work with your mentor
and clinical supervisor, and attend relevant training, to attain both Newly
Qualified Practitioner competencies and Dysphagia Competencies within a 12 18
month timescale.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for adult with
learning disabilities within a range of community settings.
Be responsible for managing a
defined caseload, under supervision and/or guidance
from Specialist colleagues
within the service where necessary.
Be responsible for assessment,
differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans,
writing assessment reports,
providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the
treatment outcome for each
individual patient.
Offer advice to carers and
others about individual patients and demonstrate practical
procedures when appropriate.
Review and discharge individual
patients.
Adhere to national and local
standards and guidelines relating to professional
practice.
Be aware of and adhere to
current legislation and employer procedures relating to
the post.
Demonstrate commitment to
personal development and acquisition of further skills
and knowledge.
Work with your mentor
and clinical supervisor, and attend relevant training, to attain both Newly
Qualified Practitioner competencies and Dysphagia Competencies within a 12 18
month timescale.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- A flexible approach to fulfilling duties across the county as required
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also able to work independently and use own initiative.
- Good analytical and reflective skills.
- Good organisational ability and good concentration skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the professional standards required for clinical documentation.
- Practical relevant IT skills.
Desirable
- Foundation Level Dysphagia Practitioner competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent, giving eligibility to practise as a Speech and Language Therapist
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT membership
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Attainment of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework allowing full membership of RCSLT
- Attainment of formal dysphagia competencies allowing independent assessment, treatment, and full case management
Experience
Essential
- Independent assessment, treatment, and case management of a range of communication disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of assessment and case management of adults with dysphagia.
- Demonstrable experience within Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of assessment, treatment and case management for communication disorders relating to people with learning disability using a Total Communication approach
- Basic Dysphagia knowledge
- Evidence of a clear awareness and understanding of current, national, local, professional and clinical initiatives and developments as relevant to this post
Desirable
- Signalong
- Use of AAC
- Autism and common syndromes
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- A flexible approach to fulfilling duties across the county as required
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also able to work independently and use own initiative.
- Good analytical and reflective skills.
- Good organisational ability and good concentration skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the professional standards required for clinical documentation.
- Practical relevant IT skills.
Desirable
- Foundation Level Dysphagia Practitioner competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent, giving eligibility to practise as a Speech and Language Therapist
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT membership
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Attainment of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework allowing full membership of RCSLT
- Attainment of formal dysphagia competencies allowing independent assessment, treatment, and full case management
Experience
Essential
- Independent assessment, treatment, and case management of a range of communication disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of assessment and case management of adults with dysphagia.
- Demonstrable experience within Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of assessment, treatment and case management for communication disorders relating to people with learning disability using a Total Communication approach
- Basic Dysphagia knowledge
- Evidence of a clear awareness and understanding of current, national, local, professional and clinical initiatives and developments as relevant to this post
Desirable
- Signalong
- Use of AAC
- Autism and common syndromes
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).
