Job summary
Aim of the role:
The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These Values are:
? We are Kind.
? We are Respectful.
? We work together with our communities.
The post holder will achieve this by:
The postholder will provide high-quality speech and language therapy services to adults with Learning Disabilities within the community. This includes conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and supporting individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs. The postholder will work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to service development and improvement.
This role also involves supporting junior staff, students, and assistants while upholding professional and ethical standards in all clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will work alongside the Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Lead in the Redbridge Community Health & Social Care Team Fairlop with an Integrated Learning Disabilities Team. The primary role will be in the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services to service users accessing this service. You will work independently on a daily basis with regular support from the Speech and Language Therapist Clinical Lead.
This post also involves regular liaison with other members of the Community Health & Social Care Team Fairlop Learning Disabilities Team, Provider organisations and Mainstream Health Services.
Detail of the role is below:
o To provide assessment, therapy and advice to clients with a range of communication/swallowing
difficulties.
o To organise and run intensive or group treatment for relevant client groups within level of competence
(as assessed by line manager)
o To provide therapy care plans to be carried out by Support staff members, while retaining overall
responsibility for the clients
o To provide written reports and guidelines and undertake appropriate liaison with medical staff, families,
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking
advice as appropriate
To assist in the induction, training and supervision of SALT Support Workers
To be responsible for Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and volunteers involved in the
treatment of individual clients or in group therapy and ensure that the service policy for working with
these groups is adhered to
To explain the role of the SALT to visitors/volunteers/students and assist in the development of
students from other professional groups as appropriate
To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects
To collect and provide research data as required
Clinical Skills
To complete Band 5 Newly Qualified Therapist (NQT) document within acceptable time frame as
designated by supervising clinician and within RCSALT guidelines.
To independently manage and prioritise own caseload using theoretical knowledge to inform clinical
decision-making. To identify when support / guidance from a more experienced therapist is required.
To assess, differentially diagnose, treat and/or discharge clients with communication and/or feeding
and swallowing difficulties with appropriate supervision as required
To ensure regular attendance at supervision meetings to enable Band 5 NQT document to be
completed in line with development of competencies as an independent practitioner.
To ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of care plans wherever possible
To maintain high levels of professional competence, whilst accessing specialist therapists for second
Opinions / advice where necessary
To manage and prioritise workload of SLT students and Support Workers working within your area of
management.
To provide written and verbal reports on designated clients as necessary, accessing support and
guidance from supervising clinician or other therapists, as needed.
To keep up to date case records in accordance with Professional and Service standards
To maintain high professional standard of practice as designated by the Royal College of Speech and
Language Therapists and the Clinical Lead for Speech & Language Therapy, including maintaining
Continual professional development (CPD) and registration with the Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC).
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice, care aims and outcome
measures
To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural diversity
and linguistic differences
To be involved in clinical audit as part of the Community Health & Social Care Team in order to
evaluate service provision and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking
advice as appropriate
To assist in the induction, training and supervision of SALT Support Workers
To be responsible for Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and volunteers involved in the
treatment of individual clients or in group therapy and ensure that the service policy for working with
these groups is adhered to
To explain the role of the SALT to visitors/volunteers/students and assist in the development of
students from other professional groups as appropriate
To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects
To collect and provide research data as required
Clinical Skills
To complete Band 5 Newly Qualified Therapist (NQT) document within acceptable time frame as
designated by supervising clinician and within RCSALT guidelines.
To independently manage and prioritise own caseload using theoretical knowledge to inform clinical
decision-making. To identify when support / guidance from a more experienced therapist is required.
To assess, differentially diagnose, treat and/or discharge clients with communication and/or feeding
and swallowing difficulties with appropriate supervision as required
To ensure regular attendance at supervision meetings to enable Band 5 NQT document to be
completed in line with development of competencies as an independent practitioner.
To ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of care plans wherever possible
To maintain high levels of professional competence, whilst accessing specialist therapists for second
Opinions / advice where necessary
To manage and prioritise workload of SLT students and Support Workers working within your area of
management.
To provide written and verbal reports on designated clients as necessary, accessing support and
guidance from supervising clinician or other therapists, as needed.
To keep up to date case records in accordance with Professional and Service standards
To maintain high professional standard of practice as designated by the Royal College of Speech and
Language Therapists and the Clinical Lead for Speech & Language Therapy, including maintaining
Continual professional development (CPD) and registration with the Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC).
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice, care aims and outcome
measures
To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural diversity
and linguistic differences
To be involved in clinical audit as part of the Community Health & Social Care Team in order to
evaluate service provision and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Based on person specification
Essential
- Member of RCSLT
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Some experience working with learning disabilities
Based on person specification
Essential
Desirable
- Attended relevant training
Person Specification
Based on person specification
Essential
- Member of RCSLT
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Some experience working with learning disabilities
Based on person specification
Essential
Desirable
- Attended relevant training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge learning disability health and social care service
852 Cranbrook Road, Barkingside
Essex
IG6 1HZ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
