Job summary
Speech & Language Therapist Band 7 - Learning Disabilities Transition
Newham's Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities is a looking for an experienced SLT with good leadership skills to join our supportive multidisciplinary team. We are a friendly team, working across the compact borough of Newham which is easily accessible by public transport or car. Our office is based in Stratford, East London, which has excellent transport links (Tube, train, DLR).
We are keen for our Lead SLT to drive forward emerging pathways around transition cases - working with paediatric colleagues from the mental health teams (CAMHS), the physical health teams (SCYPS, Specialist Children and Young People Services), also linking in with the local schools and colleges.
If you have an interest in improving the experience for young people and their families at this key transition point, this could be the post for you
Main duties of the job
- To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) treatment, evaluate outcomes and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases and write reports reflecting specialist knowledge.
- To provide highly specialist advice to clients, carers, team members and others regarding management and care of patients/clients with dysphagia and communication.
- To demonstrate good negotiating skills in case management of complex cases and in the management of conflict across a range of situations
- To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
- To contribute to clinical teams both multidisciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around client needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan including attendance at case conferences, reviews and other meetings which are central to client care.
- To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language therapy intervention and evaluate outcomes for individual clients with communication needs.
- To write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge of communication for people with learning disabilities including those with autism and/or behaviours that challenge
- To demonstrate advanced clinical skills in the management of an in-depth knowledge of dysphagia and communicative skills of people with learning disabilities.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to find a lead SLT who will be able to bring enthusiasm and expertise to our team. We have a range of MDT pathways including our complex physical health pathway, focusing on clients with PMLD, as well as dementia, and Challenging Behaviour. Our lead SLT will be involved in the strategic development of the pathways, bringing knowledge of communication and dysphagia to an MDT approach.
The post holder will have a focus on transition and will have opporunities to take forward new initiatives including around training and development, as well holding a clinical caseload. There are opportunities to work with families, carers and day services around communication and dysphagia, and we are keen to develop the service to maximise our input particularly with a focus on embedding changes eg. new communication systems.
The role involves supervision of staff and the post holder is fully involved with the multidisciplinary leadership team.
The post holder will receive clinical and managerial supervision from an LD SLT and we also have good links with neighbouring boroughs as part of East London NHS foundation Trust, and can offer great networking and development opportunities, eg access to learning networks.
Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
For contact details please see below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to find a lead SLT who will be able to bring enthusiasm and expertise to our team. We have a range of MDT pathways including our complex physical health pathway, focusing on clients with PMLD, as well as dementia, and Challenging Behaviour. Our lead SLT will be involved in the strategic development of the pathways, bringing knowledge of communication and dysphagia to an MDT approach.
The post holder will have a focus on transition and will have opporunities to take forward new initiatives including around training and development, as well holding a clinical caseload. There are opportunities to work with families, carers and day services around communication and dysphagia, and we are keen to develop the service to maximise our input particularly with a focus on embedding changes eg. new communication systems.
The role involves supervision of staff and the post holder is fully involved with the multidisciplinary leadership team.
The post holder will receive clinical and managerial supervision from an LD SLT and we also have good links with neighbouring boroughs as part of East London NHS foundation Trust, and can offer great networking and development opportunities, eg access to learning networks.
Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
For contact details please see below.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Registered SLT with Health Care Professional Council
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree and/or equivalent, especially Dysphagia to Intermediate level/Language and Communication difficulties in people with severe learning disabilities
- Membership of specialist interest group and evidence of CPD to specialist level.
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years relevant specialist SLT experience post registration
- In depth experience within specialist areas
- Experience of training carers and staff teams
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of a range appropriate current specialist therapeutic interventions for communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults with Learning Disabilities
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of clinical; governance/audit
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Registered SLT with Health Care Professional Council
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree and/or equivalent, especially Dysphagia to Intermediate level/Language and Communication difficulties in people with severe learning disabilities
- Membership of specialist interest group and evidence of CPD to specialist level.
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years relevant specialist SLT experience post registration
- In depth experience within specialist areas
- Experience of training carers and staff teams
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of a range appropriate current specialist therapeutic interventions for communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults with Learning Disabilities
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of clinical; governance/audit
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
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).
