Job summary
To provide highly specialised assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or recommendations to identified specialist caseload in a community setting. To work collaboratively with other professionals who work with identified specialist caseload.To be lead Speech and Language Therapist within the specialist area in the departments in consultation with respective line managers.To liaise with and/or train relevant professionals, may be uni-professional and/or interdisciplinary/agency.To develop links, pathways and where appropriate, joined up working practices with key partner agencies.To act as a specialist resource to CAMHSThe post holder must maintain a professional standard in the duties designated, maintain patient confidentiality, patient respect and dignity and be responsible for clinical equipment.
Main duties of the job
1) To provide a high level of clinical expertise based on evidenced based practice. To work independently managing a caseload of clients with complex difficulties related to specialist area
2) To provide detailed clinical reports as requested to GPs and other health professionals, as appropriate. Reports to employers or legal representatives must be with supervision of clinical/professional managers.
3) To provide clear explanations to patients, carers and professionals about the condition, management of treatment and the course of the condition.
4) To adapt practice to meet individual patients' circumstances, including due regard for culture and linguistic differences, and work with interpreters as appropriate.
About us
At Pennine Care you'll do more than join something - you'll be valued for who you are; you'll be making a difference and be part of something good and important.
Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation. Everyone contributes towards our vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
Our strong values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination guide us - they are fundamental to who we are, wherever we are.
We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone's value should be recognised and respected.
We've got big ambitions for the future here and a clear path to get there, you'll be supported to achieve and upskill, with opportunities to learn and progress.
We care for our colleagues and offer a range of health and wellbeing support; such as a dedicated wellbeing service, flexible working options for work-life balance, plus regular wellbeing sessions and courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesCommunication1) To provide a high level of clinical expertise based on evidenced based practice. To work independently managing a caseload of clients with complex difficulties related to specialist area2) To provide detailed clinical reports as requested to GPs and other health professionals, as appropriate. Reports to employers or legal representatives must be with supervision of clinical/professional managers.3) To provide clear explanations to patients, carers and professionals about the condition, management of treatment and the course of the condition.4) To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for culture and linguistic differences, and work with interpreters as appropriate.5) To attend specialist team meetings as appropriate.Clinical1) To liaise with and offer advice in the management and implementation of Speech and Language Therapy programmes and to monitor and evaluate progress and revise programmes accordingly.2) To provide a specialist knowledge and skill based training for Local Authority, Trust and voluntary workers or carers, in specialist area as required.3) To keep up to date with new techniques and developments in order to maintenance evidence based practice in specialist area4) To attend relevant course, meetings and special interest groups related to specialist area.5) To provide support, mentoring and advice to more junior team members and assistants as appropriate.6) To facilitate the development of parents/carers in the development of problem solving within training, support or consultation.7) To participate in the staff recruitment process and in issues of staff retention within the specialist role.Quality1) To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.2) To demonstrate specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with developmental disorders. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences.3) To comply with, write, develop and implement interventions and procedures in clinical specialist areas.4) To participate in clinical governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating clinical practice in specialist area e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness and research.5) To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the rehabilitation setting, in order to develop and maintain best practice.6) To generate, collect, analyse and disseminate data as required for the service, both manually and computerised.7) To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.8) To provide the senior staff/managers with advice/information to assist the planning and development of the service. To assist the clinical manager in achieving the departments objectives and promoting an open style of management.9) To assist the appropriate manager in the monitoring of professional, clinical and SLT Service standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate. This includes initiating and participating in audit projects, contributing to research and providing data on service issues within specialist area10) To demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible.Service Improvement1) To develop a working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and their application to professional practice.2) To work alongside professionals from other disciplines and agencies to develop integrated and cohesive services to specialist caseload with developmental disorders.3) To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence for specialist clinical area.4) To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT professional and clinical guidelines as well as national policies and procedures in specialist clinical areas.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders:To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesCommunication1) To provide a high level of clinical expertise based on evidenced based practice. To work independently managing a caseload of clients with complex difficulties related to specialist area2) To provide detailed clinical reports as requested to GPs and other health professionals, as appropriate. Reports to employers or legal representatives must be with supervision of clinical/professional managers.3) To provide clear explanations to patients, carers and professionals about the condition, management of treatment and the course of the condition.4) To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for culture and linguistic differences, and work with interpreters as appropriate.5) To attend specialist team meetings as appropriate.Clinical1) To liaise with and offer advice in the management and implementation of Speech and Language Therapy programmes and to monitor and evaluate progress and revise programmes accordingly.2) To provide a specialist knowledge and skill based training for Local Authority, Trust and voluntary workers or carers, in specialist area as required.3) To keep up to date with new techniques and developments in order to maintenance evidence based practice in specialist area4) To attend relevant course, meetings and special interest groups related to specialist area.5) To provide support, mentoring and advice to more junior team members and assistants as appropriate.6) To facilitate the development of parents/carers in the development of problem solving within training, support or consultation.7) To participate in the staff recruitment process and in issues of staff retention within the specialist role.Quality1) To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.2) To demonstrate specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with developmental disorders. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences.3) To comply with, write, develop and implement interventions and procedures in clinical specialist areas.4) To participate in clinical governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating clinical practice in specialist area e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness and research.5) To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the rehabilitation setting, in order to develop and maintain best practice.6) To generate, collect, analyse and disseminate data as required for the service, both manually and computerised.7) To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.8) To provide the senior staff/managers with advice/information to assist the planning and development of the service. To assist the clinical manager in achieving the departments objectives and promoting an open style of management.9) To assist the appropriate manager in the monitoring of professional, clinical and SLT Service standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate. This includes initiating and participating in audit projects, contributing to research and providing data on service issues within specialist area10) To demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible.Service Improvement1) To develop a working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and their application to professional practice.2) To work alongside professionals from other disciplines and agencies to develop integrated and cohesive services to specialist caseload with developmental disorders.3) To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence for specialist clinical area.4) To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT professional and clinical guidelines as well as national policies and procedures in specialist clinical areas.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders:To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists recognised training course (degree or equivalent)
- Professional registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a portfolio
- Experience of working with other agencies and partnership working
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate training and experience in specialist area to Masters Level
Desirable
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of generalist level experience of communication
- Expertise in detailed analysis of assessment and/or diagnostic procedures in specialist area.
- Experience of developing interventions in specialist area.
- Experience of working both within a team and independently
- Experience of liaison with other professionals & partnership working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist area to comply with RCSLT guidelines
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit & risk management
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Teaching, supervisory & appraisal skills and experience.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists recognised training course (degree or equivalent)
- Professional registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a portfolio
- Experience of working with other agencies and partnership working
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate training and experience in specialist area to Masters Level
Desirable
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of generalist level experience of communication
- Expertise in detailed analysis of assessment and/or diagnostic procedures in specialist area.
- Experience of developing interventions in specialist area.
- Experience of working both within a team and independently
- Experience of liaison with other professionals & partnership working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist area to comply with RCSLT guidelines
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit & risk management
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Teaching, supervisory & appraisal skills and experience.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
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).
