Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist that is passionate about neuro-rehabilitation
and being able to have a positive impact on an individuals quality of life? If
so, we want to hear from you.
We are recruiting a Senior Speech and Language Therapist with
experience in neurological rehabilitation. The role is ideal for someone wishing to take the next step into
leading an SLT service within a specialist neurological setting.
Working in an exciting and dynamic environment you will provide
comprehensive assessment and high quality communication and dysphagia therapy
to individuals with a wide range of acute and progressive neurological
conditions. You will have the opportunity to work closely with patients,
families and staff, and utilise a wide array of resources and up to date
technology. There will be opportunities to run training, to provide supervision
to junior colleagues and assistants and run therapy groups. (Continued professional development is
actively encouraged within the service we hold weekly therapy team meetings
and in service training). We frequently send our staff on external training,
should the need arise, to keep knowledge up to date and to develop specialist
expertise. Recent service development projects and areas of clinical
development within our SLT department include: facial palsy, cognitive
communication disorders, respiratory muscle strength training, feeding with
accepted risk, end of life care and oral care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an SLT that has experience in assessing and providing therapy for communication and dysphagia in an adult neurological caseload alongside experience of supporting staff and service development. Those with less experience but a passion for neurological rehabilitation, evidenced by continuing professional development, are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge of a variety of adult speech, language, voice and CCD assessments (formal and informal) is essential, in addition to prior experience in carrying out both evidence-based and informal therapies. An interest in dysphagia and the ability to independently manage a dysphagia caseload is essential for this role.
As the Senior SLT at Marbrook, you will have access to:
Regular supervision from the Therapy Lead
A friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of OT, PT, Therapy Assistants, Clinical Psychology and nursing staff
Regular on-site GP visits, and clinics led by our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
A wide range of communication assessments and therapy resources, including iPads with app-based therapies installed
A therapy-led service, where you can provide therapy at the frequency you deem clinically appropriate
Multiple forms of therapy, including 1:1 therapy, group therapy and conversation partner training
Weekly in-service trainings to support CPD, alongside the ability to request additional trainings to further your individual portfolio
The ability to design, lead and deliver on service improvement projects
About us
The Marbrook Centre is a
specialist Neurological Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Since
opening almost 10 years ago, we have developed a track record of consistently high
quality therapy outcomes and positive feedback from individuals and families and
our ICB partners on the rehabilitation and care experience.
We hold three services within the
one building;
-
Eden - Inpatient Rehab Unit - Providing
intensive rehabilitation for people post-stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord
injury and other acute neurological conditions
-
Bray - Long-term Nursing Unit Providing
nursing care for those with long-term neurological conditions
-
Mayfield - Dementia Unit Providing residential
care for those living with dementia.
At The Marbrook Centre, we put the individual at the centre of their rehabilitation and care with a significant focus on high quality communication between the staff, the individual and their family. Speech and Language is a vital part of this process and is invaluable in giving a voice to those who otherwise may not be fully heard. We work closely with the medical and care teams, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Psychologist, who all work within the same building.
The Speech and Language Therapy team input daily into the inpatient rehabilitation unit; providing intensive rehabilitation for around 4-6 weeks, and provide frequent input to those on the long-term nursing and dementia units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of role:
This post
holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering
rehabilitation programmes and supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired
outcomes. The post holder will lead the
Speech and Language Therapy service provision within The Marbrook Centre.
As this is primarily a clinical role,
this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents,
their families and visiting professionals
Overall Responsibilities:
Effectively manage a caseload of complex
rehabilitation residents.
Carry out in depth assessments and use these to
formulate therapeutic plans.
Deliver high quality person centred dynamic
rehabilitation sessions.
Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor
effectiveness of therapy interventions.
Work closely with members of the MDT to support
residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.
To play a leading role in rehabilitation review
meetings.
Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs,
social services, wheelchair services etc.
Act as a key point of contact for residents and
their family members.
To produce high quality written reports and
rehabilitation documentation.
To participate in the recruitment of the
rehabilitation service staff team as required.
Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in
Rehabilitation medicine.
Act as Clinical Educator for students on
placement.
Provide clinical supervision and 1:1 support to
members of the Therapy team.
Provide clinical training and education to members
of the MDT and care team.
Take a leading role in CPD and personal
development through regular supervisions.
Play an active part in weekly MDT in service
training programme.
Lead on devising and implementing service
development projects.
Provide education to patients, families and
staff on communication difficulties and dysphagia.
To liaise closely with all members of MDT to
ensure both communication and swallowing guidance is understood and adhered to.
To complete comprehensive assessments of a
patients communication, cognition and dysphagia.
To take responsibility for ensuring therapeutic
programmes are designed, delivered and evaluated.
General Responsibilities:
To keep accurate and clear documentation in
line with sector specific and legal requirements.
To participate and lead on audits as required.
To keep abreast of new developments in the
profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for
consideration and discussion with line manager.
To attend all mandatory and developmental
training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
To work in accordance with all relevant
legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty,
Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres
policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to
the revision of these documents.
To take an active role in own personal and
professional development.
To act in line with Health and Safety at Work
legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to
Health and Safety at all times.
To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure
the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.
At all times to: ensure high levels of
confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to
respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.
To undertake any other duties from time to time,
in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role
develops
Equality & Diversity:
It is
the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure
adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity
policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be
tolerated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of role:
This post
holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering
rehabilitation programmes and supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired
outcomes. The post holder will lead the
Speech and Language Therapy service provision within The Marbrook Centre.
As this is primarily a clinical role,
this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents,
their families and visiting professionals
Overall Responsibilities:
Effectively manage a caseload of complex
rehabilitation residents.
Carry out in depth assessments and use these to
formulate therapeutic plans.
Deliver high quality person centred dynamic
rehabilitation sessions.
Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor
effectiveness of therapy interventions.
Work closely with members of the MDT to support
residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.
To play a leading role in rehabilitation review
meetings.
Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs,
social services, wheelchair services etc.
Act as a key point of contact for residents and
their family members.
To produce high quality written reports and
rehabilitation documentation.
To participate in the recruitment of the
rehabilitation service staff team as required.
Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in
Rehabilitation medicine.
Act as Clinical Educator for students on
placement.
Provide clinical supervision and 1:1 support to
members of the Therapy team.
Provide clinical training and education to members
of the MDT and care team.
Take a leading role in CPD and personal
development through regular supervisions.
Play an active part in weekly MDT in service
training programme.
Lead on devising and implementing service
development projects.
Provide education to patients, families and
staff on communication difficulties and dysphagia.
To liaise closely with all members of MDT to
ensure both communication and swallowing guidance is understood and adhered to.
To complete comprehensive assessments of a
patients communication, cognition and dysphagia.
To take responsibility for ensuring therapeutic
programmes are designed, delivered and evaluated.
General Responsibilities:
To keep accurate and clear documentation in
line with sector specific and legal requirements.
To participate and lead on audits as required.
To keep abreast of new developments in the
profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for
consideration and discussion with line manager.
To attend all mandatory and developmental
training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
To work in accordance with all relevant
legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty,
Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres
policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to
the revision of these documents.
To take an active role in own personal and
professional development.
To act in line with Health and Safety at Work
legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to
Health and Safety at all times.
To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure
the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.
At all times to: ensure high levels of
confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to
respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.
To undertake any other duties from time to time,
in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role
develops
Equality & Diversity:
It is
the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure
adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity
policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be
tolerated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language therapy
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum 4 years working with a caseload within a clinical setting
- - Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB, social services etc
- - Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- - Experience of utilising and creating low tech AAC systems with a wide range of patients and their communication partners.
- - Experience of working with people with Cognitive Communication Disorders, or willingness to develop skills in this area.
- - Experience in completing Mental Capacity Assessments, and involvement in best interest decision making.
Desirable
- - Experience of staff support, recruitment, training & development processes
- - Experience of supervising more junior staff members.
- - Experience of supervising students
- - Evidence of participation in Service Development Projects
- - Experience of supporting with advanced care planning and feeding at risk plans.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - A keen interest in caring for people who have neurological conditions
- - To be friendly and approachable
- - Willingness to learn and develop new skills and areas of expertise
- - Ability to work as part of a team
- - Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- - Good written and verbal communication skills
- - Good quality IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language therapy
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum 4 years working with a caseload within a clinical setting
- - Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB, social services etc
- - Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- - Experience of utilising and creating low tech AAC systems with a wide range of patients and their communication partners.
- - Experience of working with people with Cognitive Communication Disorders, or willingness to develop skills in this area.
- - Experience in completing Mental Capacity Assessments, and involvement in best interest decision making.
Desirable
- - Experience of staff support, recruitment, training & development processes
- - Experience of supervising more junior staff members.
- - Experience of supervising students
- - Evidence of participation in Service Development Projects
- - Experience of supporting with advanced care planning and feeding at risk plans.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - A keen interest in caring for people who have neurological conditions
- - To be friendly and approachable
- - Willingness to learn and develop new skills and areas of expertise
- - Ability to work as part of a team
- - Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- - Good written and verbal communication skills
- - Good quality IT skills
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
