Job summary
We are recruiting for a permanent band 6 role within the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team in Knowsley.
You will be responsible for ensuring service users' needs are met through delivery of high quality care, working collaboratively in variety of settings including patients homes, schools, nurseries, family hubs or clinics.
You will be supported to provide assessment & appropriate interventions in the management of paediatric conditions, offering a range of 1:1 & group based interventions, training and programmes of care.
Caseloads are likely to include children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs .
Access regular 1:1 and group supervision and. You will be supported to develop your skills in offering supervision and have involvement in supervision of students.
This post is subject to an enhanced with children's and adult's barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Main duties of the job
Undertake assessment in a variety of clinical settings. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the evidence base and a range of treatment options to formulate individualised and holistic treatment programmes within the parameters of the service.
A duty to evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes seeking support from senior colleagues within the team.
Demonstrate flexibility to respond to the needs of the service and be responsible for a designated area of work. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively your patient/client caseload and non patient responsibilities.
The post holder will contribute to the continuing professional development within the team accessing learning opportunities and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
You will be required to participate in the annual Personal Achievement Contribution Evaluation (PACE).
Willingness to travel in the course of performing duties. Please indicate on your application how you meet this requirement.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
To utilise a variety of formal, informal, observational and play based assessment tools and interpret these appropriately with confidence to seek support where required.
To implement care/intervention based on research and demonstrate evidence based practice.
To maintain a early years and school aged caseload.
To provide professional clinical advice and demonstrate intervention approaches and activities to patients, carers and colleagues within education.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to own work situation
Assist in developing a continuous improvement and evidence based culture within the Service
COMMUNICATION
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition and goals.
The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity and empathy when communicating with patients and carers and seek support from colleagues in order to best manage challenging situations.
To communicate effectively with all those involved in patient care. This will include forms of verbal/written report writing, referrals to other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
To utilise a variety of formal, informal, observational and play based assessment tools and interpret these appropriately with confidence to seek support where required.
To implement care/intervention based on research and demonstrate evidence based practice.
To maintain a early years and school aged caseload.
To provide professional clinical advice and demonstrate intervention approaches and activities to patients, carers and colleagues within education.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to own work situation
Assist in developing a continuous improvement and evidence based culture within the Service
COMMUNICATION
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition and goals.
The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity and empathy when communicating with patients and carers and seek support from colleagues in order to best manage challenging situations.
To communicate effectively with all those involved in patient care. This will include forms of verbal/written report writing, referrals to other agencies.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
- Registration with relevant Registering Body e.g. HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
- Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- A philosophy and approach that empowers people
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
- A person-centred approach to service delivery
- Understanding of current NHS changes
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinaryTeam
- Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
- Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
- Driving Licence
- Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)
Desirable
- Direct experience of working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Experience of inter agency working
- Experience of designing and delivering training for staff groups
- Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology to support communication
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills
Essential
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
- Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- Support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Strong customer service belief
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
- Change oriente
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
- Registration with relevant Registering Body e.g. HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
- Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- A philosophy and approach that empowers people
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
- A person-centred approach to service delivery
- Understanding of current NHS changes
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinaryTeam
- Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
- Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
- Driving Licence
- Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)
Desirable
- Direct experience of working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Experience of inter agency working
- Experience of designing and delivering training for staff groups
- Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology to support communication
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills
Essential
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
- Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- Support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Strong customer service belief
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
- Change oriente
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).
