Job summary
Speech
and Language Therapist
24-30
hours per week over 3 or 4 days
A vacancy has arisen for an
enthusiastic and self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist for the Trust.
The role provides professional advice, assessment, care planning and review for
28 residents across 2 homes, which provide lifelong care for people with
Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities.
You will be working as part of a
multidisciplinary therapy team with an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists,
Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist; and will have an experienced part
time SALT Assistant to support you at each home. The multidisciplinary therapy
team works in collaboration with a well-resourced, experienced and skilled
workforce of nurses, nursing associates and carers to deliver complex,
individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.
Main duties of the job
Advanced training in dysphagia and
feeding; and the management of complex communication needs are essential. Experience
of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and
training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are vital parts
of the role.
The successful candidate must also have
experience in managing complex communication needs with people who are predominantly
non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory
enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at
both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are
fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active
Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.
About us
Established in 1996, Martha Trust Hereford is a
registered charity, providing lifelong care for people with profound and
multiple learning disabilities in our 2 purpose-built nursing homes, on the
edge of the city of Hereford. Each home has 14 residents and a high staff to
resident ratio, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working as part of a
multidisciplinary therapy team with an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists,
Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist; and will have an experienced part
time SALT Assistant to support you at each home. The multidisciplinary therapy
team works in collaboration with a well-resourced, experienced and skilled
workforce of nurses, nursing associates and carers to deliver complex,
individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.
Advanced training in dysphagia and
feeding; and the management of complex communication needs are essential. Experience
of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and
training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are vital parts
of the role.
The successful candidate must also have
experience in managing complex communication needs with people who are predominantly
non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory
enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at
both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are
fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active
Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.
The homes are well resourced with
equipment and environments which are conducive to health and well-being; and
are well-staffed to provide a range of care and therapies to motivate,
stimulate and keep the residents safe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working as part of a
multidisciplinary therapy team with an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists,
Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist; and will have an experienced part
time SALT Assistant to support you at each home. The multidisciplinary therapy
team works in collaboration with a well-resourced, experienced and skilled
workforce of nurses, nursing associates and carers to deliver complex,
individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.
Advanced training in dysphagia and
feeding; and the management of complex communication needs are essential. Experience
of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and
training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are vital parts
of the role.
The successful candidate must also have
experience in managing complex communication needs with people who are predominantly
non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory
enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at
both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are
fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active
Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.
The homes are well resourced with
equipment and environments which are conducive to health and well-being; and
are well-staffed to provide a range of care and therapies to motivate,
stimulate and keep the residents safe.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need to have a degree level qualification which is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and have active membership of The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
Desirable
- You will be given a high degree of autonomy, independence and authority in your personal delivery of the role, within your professional boundaries. You will therefore have a degree of freedom to be creative in how you respond to challenges and manage yourself and the role. You will need to be experienced, confident, self-aware and competent in your practice.
Experience
Essential
- Advanced training in dysphagia and feeding; and the management of complex communication needs are essential. Experience of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are vital parts of the role.
Desirable
- The successful candidate must also have experience in managing complex communication needs with people who are predominantly non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need to have a degree level qualification which is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and have active membership of The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
Desirable
- You will be given a high degree of autonomy, independence and authority in your personal delivery of the role, within your professional boundaries. You will therefore have a degree of freedom to be creative in how you respond to challenges and manage yourself and the role. You will need to be experienced, confident, self-aware and competent in your practice.
Experience
Essential
- Advanced training in dysphagia and feeding; and the management of complex communication needs are essential. Experience of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are vital parts of the role.
Desirable
- The successful candidate must also have experience in managing complex communication needs with people who are predominantly non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.
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).