Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Assessment and Treatment Service and Enhanced Assessment and Treatment Service (EATS) based at Astley Court inNorfolk.
The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary specialist learning disability health team working within Astley Court and across the county of Norfolk as part of the EATS team.
You will be forward thinking and able to demonstrate clinical knowledge in the area of adult learning disabilities based on current evidence. You will autonomously undertake specialist assessments and interventions with individuals with both communication difficulties and dysphagia.
You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from the Senior Lead Speech and Language Therapist and peers. You will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development activities.
Main duties of the job
Role summary:
- To provide high quality, comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for specified service user group 4
- To manage a caseload using evidence based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits
- To provide this service to service users within Astley Court who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
- To provide support to service users across the county of Norfolk who are at risk of admission to Astley Court as part of the EATS team, and to assist in the transition of service users from Astley Court into the community.
- To undertake supervision of junior staff and students as required
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
About us
Equality and Diversity
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and carers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes.
The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognise that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities.
Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & carers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships:
To work with other members of Astley Court and EATS teamTo work with service users and carers within Specialist Learning Disability ServicesTo work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care ServicesTo link with other SLTs particular those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a mixed caseload, using evidence based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for the specified service user groupTo work as a member of the multidisciplinary teamTo maintain clinical recordsTo develop skills and knowledge
Clinical Responsibility
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users within Astley Court assessment and treatment service, including those with: profound learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disability,mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviourTo assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagiaTo be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness 5To work with and be available to other SLTs and generic technicians for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as requiredTo be an autonomous practitionerTo work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care planTo plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carerTo monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomesTo have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communicationTo have the skills needed to facilitate group work with service usersTo undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual clientsTo ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships:
To work with other members of Astley Court and EATS teamTo work with service users and carers within Specialist Learning Disability ServicesTo work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care ServicesTo link with other SLTs particular those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a mixed caseload, using evidence based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for the specified service user groupTo work as a member of the multidisciplinary teamTo maintain clinical recordsTo develop skills and knowledge
Clinical Responsibility
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users within Astley Court assessment and treatment service, including those with: profound learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disability,mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviourTo assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagiaTo be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness 5To work with and be available to other SLTs and generic technicians for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as requiredTo be an autonomous practitionerTo work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care planTo plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carerTo monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomesTo have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communicationTo have the skills needed to facilitate group work with service usersTo undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual clientsTo ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Previous SLT clinical practice
Desirable
- SLT experience in LD field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Previous SLT clinical practice
Desirable
- SLT experience in LD field
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).
