Job summary
18.75 Hours Per Week
Are you passionate about
supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their
quality of life?
Would you be interested to be
part of a thriving multi-disciplinary health team in the beautiful town of
Hebden Bridge with the advantage of free parking behind our Health Centre base?
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Community Speech and Language Therapist (S<) to join our
friendly Calderdale Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service.
The 0.5 post shared with
another S< as part of 1.0 is being offered as either an Agenda for
Change Band 5 position; open to potential candidates who are not qualified Dysphagia
assessors.
You will be offered the opportunity to train, and encouraged to
complete the appropriate dysphagia course as dysphagia assessment and
intervention are paramount needs for many of the people we work with.
The successful Band 5 candidate will be
supported through the required Preceptorship period. The post is also being
offered as an Agenda for Change Band 6 position, if the successful candidate
has already completed appropriate Dysphagia training.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
You will join an experienced,
well-established and committed specialist multi-disciplinary team who work
agilely across Calderdale. The Team includes dietetics, occupational therapy,
physiotherapy, LD community nurses, psychiatry, psychology, an Intensive
Support Team and therapy assistants and healthcare support workers.
Our Allied
Health Professionals collective within the wider team foster both autonomous
and joint working approaches, and their creative solutions to health and
well being issues aim to result in the best outcomes for the local community.
You will have an understanding,
of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities and demonstrate
qualities to deliver safe, effective and personalised care ensuring processes
are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.
You will have an understanding,
of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities and demonstrate
qualities to deliver safe, effective and personalised care ensuring processes
are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.
You will be committed to team
working, a be highly resilient and self-motivating, determined to add value to
the organisation and committed to our vision and values.
Due to the nature of the role,
it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the
locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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 part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing SLT assessment and treatment for service
users in receipt of care from community services.
Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of SLT within the service
area.
The post holder will be required
to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
To provide clinical advice on the assessment,
diagnosis and management of speech,
language and communication difficulties and where applicable, swallowing
difficulties, with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and
to develop a clinical interest within the context of the caseload.
To manage a caseload independently with regular
supervision and to prepare, implement and evaluate communication programmes and
advice for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care
consistent with service policy and RCSLT guidelines
To demonstrate sound clinical judgment,
including negotiation, differential diagnosis, reflection, evaluation and the
development of care plans. Clinical
practice should be framed with reference to evidence based practice, having
access to a supervisor, showing a recognition of own professional boundaries
and the need for supervision, support and advice.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide SLT reports on assessment and
treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and other agencies
involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt
with promptly.
To provide SLT perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing SLT assessment and treatment for service
users in receipt of care from community services.
Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of SLT within the service
area.
The post holder will be required
to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
To provide clinical advice on the assessment,
diagnosis and management of speech,
language and communication difficulties and where applicable, swallowing
difficulties, with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and
to develop a clinical interest within the context of the caseload.
To manage a caseload independently with regular
supervision and to prepare, implement and evaluate communication programmes and
advice for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care
consistent with service policy and RCSLT guidelines
To demonstrate sound clinical judgment,
including negotiation, differential diagnosis, reflection, evaluation and the
development of care plans. Clinical
practice should be framed with reference to evidence based practice, having
access to a supervisor, showing a recognition of own professional boundaries
and the need for supervision, support and advice.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide SLT reports on assessment and
treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and other agencies
involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt
with promptly.
To provide SLT perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols.
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client.
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients.
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care.
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties
- Autism Awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of working with people with Learning Disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability in a clinical setting.
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training.
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.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A demonstrable range of core professional skills, including familiarity with a range of clinical protocols.
- Demonstrable knowledge of communication disorders presenting in a range of clients with communication difficulties in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
- Flexible clinical skills which take account of the needs of the individual client.
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues related to the delivery of training to a range of recipients.
- Insight into issues of confidentiality in the context of health care.
- Insight into the requirement for excellence in clinical record keeping.
- An awareness of the functions of related professions, agencies and legislation relating to services to clients.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An awareness of screening procedure for swallowing difficulties
- Autism Awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of working with people with Learning Disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability in a clinical setting.
- Previous experience as a speech and language therapist working in the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training.
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.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence.
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).
