Job summary
Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist Development Post .
An opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly experienced multi-professional health team working with adults with learning disabilities in Oldham.
We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated Therapist who is willing to challenge themselves and continue their learning journey. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and will be using evidence-based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate speech and language therapy interventions. Support is provided to people and their communication partners in a variety of settings across the borough.
Please note: we will accept applications from final year students.
Main duties of the job
- to use evidence-based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate speech and language therapy interventions.
- To provide communication assessments for adults with a learning disability
- To work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- To facilitate training to carers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- To access regular training, support and supervision from the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and SLT Clinical Lead.
- A structured development framework for competencies in Communication and Dysphagia will be completed prior to progressing from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Specialist Role.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To be responsible for the assessment of adults with a learning disability
- to develop and implement speech and language interventions this will include communication and /or swallowing difficulties (once dysphagia competencies are met)
- Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary community team for learning disabilitiesas well as being able to work autonomously.
- Work closely with service users, carers, families, providersand other services to ensure client needs are met ensuring well-coordinated care planning.
- Be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, providers and other services with regard to complex issues arising from assessment.
- To use excellent communication skills and be able to adapt to changing circumstances when dealing with daily on-going situations arising from working with services users, families and carers.
- To signpost or refer to other services as necessary
- To engage in regular supervisions by recognising the need for and accepting clinical support and advice.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews.
- To deliver training to other clinical staff, carers, families, providers and others as appropriate.
- To contribute towards additional team duties as required.Policy
- To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Fully participate in any service development plans including specialist pathways and care plans.
- Topractice in line with HPC and RCSLT professionalstandards.
Infection Control / Safety
- Ensure the care and maintenance of equipment is maintained and infection control and safety is maintained
Information Resources
- To maintain case notes and clinical reports in a timely manner.
- To effectively work with others, observing data protection guidelines.
- Supervise the work of assistants and students
- To gather and record activity data accurately and timely in line with local guidelines.
Research and Development
- Contribute to the development of SLT assistants and students includingsupervising their work and contributing to supervisions.
- To participate in both Trust audits and clinical audits in line with local services
- To be a member of HPC and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- To take responsibility for ensuring you maintain and update your professional knowledge and skills
- To participate in appraisals and IPDR (individual, personal development review) annually with your line supervisor.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To be responsible for the assessment of adults with a learning disability
- to develop and implement speech and language interventions this will include communication and /or swallowing difficulties (once dysphagia competencies are met)
- Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary community team for learning disabilitiesas well as being able to work autonomously.
- Work closely with service users, carers, families, providersand other services to ensure client needs are met ensuring well-coordinated care planning.
- Be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, providers and other services with regard to complex issues arising from assessment.
- To use excellent communication skills and be able to adapt to changing circumstances when dealing with daily on-going situations arising from working with services users, families and carers.
- To signpost or refer to other services as necessary
- To engage in regular supervisions by recognising the need for and accepting clinical support and advice.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews.
- To deliver training to other clinical staff, carers, families, providers and others as appropriate.
- To contribute towards additional team duties as required.Policy
- To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Fully participate in any service development plans including specialist pathways and care plans.
- Topractice in line with HPC and RCSLT professionalstandards.
Infection Control / Safety
- Ensure the care and maintenance of equipment is maintained and infection control and safety is maintained
Information Resources
- To maintain case notes and clinical reports in a timely manner.
- To effectively work with others, observing data protection guidelines.
- Supervise the work of assistants and students
- To gather and record activity data accurately and timely in line with local guidelines.
Research and Development
- Contribute to the development of SLT assistants and students includingsupervising their work and contributing to supervisions.
- To participate in both Trust audits and clinical audits in line with local services
- To be a member of HPC and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- To take responsibility for ensuring you maintain and update your professional knowledge and skills
- To participate in appraisals and IPDR (individual, personal development review) annually with your line supervisor.
- 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.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Makaton / Signalong / BSL Qualification
- Post registration dysphagia Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant specialist area
- Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice
- Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping
- Good working knowledge of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Awareness of the health inequalities agenda for people with learning disabilities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflective skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills both verbal and written
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills and caseload management skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Makaton / Signalong / BSL Qualification
- Post registration dysphagia Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant specialist area
- Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice
- Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping
- Good working knowledge of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Awareness of the health inequalities agenda for people with learning disabilities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflective skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills both verbal and written
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills and caseload management skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
