Speech and Language Therapist

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy services

Speech and Language Therapist

Band 5

37.5 hrs per week

Permanent

Due to career development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy service.

As a member of the Walton Centre Therapy service you will be part of our exceptional multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for adults with acquired neurological difficulties. The post holder will be able to provide high quality input to in-patients within the Rehabilitation Network and Acute settings.

You will receive training, support and appraisal from highly skilled Specialist Speech and Language Therapy staff as well as regular shared learning opportunities across the MDT.

Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a strong team player with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Foundation Trust is a world renowned centre of excellence in neurological care with a strong emphasis on education, research and development.

This position would suit an experienced junior Speech and Language Therapist or new graduate Speech and Language Therapists with proven NHS experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned caseload of patients across the Rehabilitation Network Hub within the Walton Centre.

For further information and / or an informal visit please contact Melanie Taylor, Principal Speech and Language Therapist on 0151 556 3865.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

10 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9160-446200

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned caseload of patients across the Rehabilitation Network Hub within the Walton Centre.

Key responsibilities Clinical Duties

To provide a quality Speech and Language Service to the communication and swallowing disordered population which enables them to reach their optimum level

To provide assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acquired communication disorders with clinical supervision, as appropriate, and to develop skills in dysphagia to a level of independent clinical practice, following formal training and clinical supervision until deemed competent

To train and advise carers and staff involved in the patients care as appropriate

To liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary team, such as doctors, nurses, etc, and inform them of assessment results.

To record assessment and therapy results in medical case notes.

To attend ward meetings where possible.

To maintain appropriate and regular case records.

To keep accurate statistical information in accordance with Departmental Policy.

To attend Speech and Language Therapy meetings.

To participate in orientation and induction of staff.

To make decisions regarding timing of discharge from the service based on outcome of clinical interventions.

To liaise with other teams, agencies and Speech and Language Therapists in referring for outpatient follow up on discharge from hospital.

To carry out day-to-day administration of patients

To provide cover for other parts of the service as required.

To keep the Speech and Language Therapy Manager informed of any changes in the service or variation in demand to the Service.

To refer service development issues to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager.

To carry out any other duties appropriate to grade of post.

Education and Development

To be involved in undergraduate student training, under supervision by more experienced Speech and Language Therapists.

To be involved, with supervision, in teaching at training establishments.

To be involved in working with Assistant Speech and Language Therapists.

To attend training courses in clinical areas appropriate to job and as part of the development skills and competencies.

To actively seek information relating to developments in the treatment of patients within clinical area.

To participate in the Trust appraisal system, setting goals and objectives for the development of skills and competencies.

Clinical Governance

To provide departmental data to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager regarding patients within clinical area.

To be aware of evidenced based practice regarding new techniques and treatment methods.

To accept and adhere to policies and standards set by the Walton Centre Speech and Language Therapy Department.

To participate in departmental Clinical Audit as designated by Audit Lead, including ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes.

To comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

To participate in risk assessments as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned caseload of patients across the Rehabilitation Network Hub within the Walton Centre.

Key responsibilities Clinical Duties

To provide a quality Speech and Language Service to the communication and swallowing disordered population which enables them to reach their optimum level

To train and advise carers and staff involved in the patients care as appropriate

To liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary team, such as doctors, nurses, etc, and inform them of assessment results.

To record assessment and therapy results in medical case notes.

To attend ward meetings where possible.

To maintain appropriate and regular case records.

To keep accurate statistical information in accordance with Departmental Policy.

To attend Speech and Language Therapy meetings.

To participate in orientation and induction of staff.

To make decisions regarding timing of discharge from the service based on outcome of clinical interventions.

To liaise with other teams, agencies and Speech and Language Therapists in referring for outpatient follow up on discharge from hospital.

To carry out day-to-day administration of patients

To provide cover for other parts of the service as required.

To keep the Speech and Language Therapy Manager informed of any changes in the service or variation in demand to the Service.

To refer service development issues to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager.

To carry out any other duties appropriate to grade of post.

Education and Development

To be involved in undergraduate student training, under supervision by more experienced Speech and Language Therapists.

To be involved, with supervision, in teaching at training establishments.

To be involved in working with Assistant Speech and Language Therapists.

To attend training courses in clinical areas appropriate to job and as part of the development skills and competencies.

To actively seek information relating to developments in the treatment of patients within clinical area.

To participate in the Trust appraisal system, setting goals and objectives for the development of skills and competencies.

Clinical Governance

To provide departmental data to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager regarding patients within clinical area.

To be aware of evidenced based practice regarding new techniques and treatment methods.

To accept and adhere to policies and standards set by the Walton Centre Speech and Language Therapy Department.

To participate in departmental Clinical Audit as designated by Audit Lead, including ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes.

To comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

To participate in risk assessments as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Post graduate dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and application of different assessments and therapy approaches for speech, language and communication impairments.
Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions to adults.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to recognize own training needs.
Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the client and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.
Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer on/ seek further advice.
To demonstrate adherence to Trust Values at all times.

Desirable

Knowledge and application of different forms of dysphagia therapy.
Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions to adults within the in-patient rehabilitation setting.
Understanding of efficacy / outcome measures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Post graduate dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and application of different assessments and therapy approaches for speech, language and communication impairments.
Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions to adults.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to recognize own training needs.
Able to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the client and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.
Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer on/ seek further advice.
To demonstrate adherence to Trust Values at all times.

Desirable

Knowledge and application of different forms of dysphagia therapy.
Experience of delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions to adults within the in-patient rehabilitation setting.
Understanding of efficacy / outcome measures.

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.

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