Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Speech
& Language Therapist to join the Kirklees Intensive Support Team (IST),
providing support to people who live in Kirklees.
The primary function
of the IST is to provide intensive assessment, formulation, and intervention
within a Positive Behavioral Support Model to a cohort of our most complex
service users with behaviours that challenge and mental health needs. In turn
reducing the risk of hospital admission/placement breakdown/contact with the
Criminal Justice Service.
The successful applicant will work in the services IST,
which works proactively and intensively with a small number of service users,
aiming to reduce hospital admissions and placement breakdowns.
The post holder
will support the wider community team as required to ensure we provide a safe
and equitable service to all people with a Learning Disability across Kirklees.
We are looking for a
confident, motivated, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to provide
the
highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care, Support will be
offered to develop further skills and competencies.
You will be undertaken in
a variety of settings, including private and local authority day placements,
residential homes, community setting and inpatient units.
We are
dedicated to the personal and professional development of our staff through
management supervision, Clinical supervision from a band 7 highly specialist
speech and language therapist.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly motivated and conscientious
individual, who has the desire to work creatively with people with learning
disabilities.
Experience supporting people in a variety of
activities and community settings would be an advantage. Ability to work
independently and within a group setting is essential, working alongside the
multidisciplinary team, in service users homes, day services, respite
facilities, and supported living environments.
The role will involve working closely with
the IST MDT clinicians to provide an intensive, wrap-around service to help
improve the outcomes for the service users.
You will be required to use your
speech and language therapy skills to support the assessment and delivery of
high-quality therapeutic interventions to address the holistic needs of service
users with a focus on communication and dysphagia.
This will involve assessment
and reports to feed into Positive Behavioral
Support plans/interventions, liaison with families and support staff to
implement communication interventions, and participation in meetings to help
facilitate the co-ordination of cases.
The core hours of the team are 09:00-17:00, Monday to
Friday, although all members of the IST are expected to provide support outside
these hours on occasion, according to clinical need.
For further information or to
arrange a visit to the team please contact Carolyn Ellis on 01924 316 714 Carolyn.Ellis@swyt.nhs.uk
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services.
Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community
based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of
Salt and Language therapy within the service area.
The
post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
and the client group.
The
post holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist
Learning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and national
guidance.
To
undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate
effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and
carer.
Formulate
and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge for
differential diagnosis for communication and dysphagia, (evidence based
practise, national and local guidelines using profession specific clinical
skills and techniques. (eg standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual
work)
To
interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client
centred speech and language therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or
group basis to achieve therapeutic goals.
To
ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed
by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all
aspects of the care programme.
To
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing
training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and
physical environments.
To
act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an
assessment and care plan where appropriate.
To
contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in
meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close
working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the
voluntary sector.
To
regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual speech and
language therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome
measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user
satisfaction questionnaires.
To
continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of
skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.
To
work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and
verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.
To
be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned
with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation
guidelines.
To
arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case
conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by
clinical need and as directed by the Lead AHP.
To
provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording
system and other information as required.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services.
Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community
based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of
Salt and Language therapy within the service area.
The
post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
and the client group.
The
post holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist
Learning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and national
guidance.
To
undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate
effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and
carer.
Formulate
and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge for
differential diagnosis for communication and dysphagia, (evidence based
practise, national and local guidelines using profession specific clinical
skills and techniques. (eg standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual
work)
To
interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client
centred speech and language therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or
group basis to achieve therapeutic goals.
To
ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed
by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all
aspects of the care programme.
To
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing
training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and
physical environments.
To
act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an
assessment and care plan where appropriate.
To
contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in
meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close
working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the
voluntary sector.
To
regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual speech and
language therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome
measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user
satisfaction questionnaires.
To
continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of
skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.
To
work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and
verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.
To
be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned
with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation
guidelines.
To
arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case
conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by
clinical need and as directed by the Lead AHP.
To
provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording
system and other information as required.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including in learning disabilities.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Supervision of staff and / or students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings.
-
- Supervision of staff and / or students.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- RCSLT Registration.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Post graduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years.
- Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses in communication and dysphagia.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals.
- Values contribution of others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- The ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including in learning disabilities.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Supervision of staff and / or students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of learning disability settings.
-
- Supervision of staff and / or students.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- RCSLT Registration.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Post graduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years.
- Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses in communication and dysphagia.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals.
- Values contribution of others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- The ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
