CDC and Special Schools Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Attend relevant meetings as required within school or as part of wider SLT team.

To present and communicate complex condition related information in such a manner as to motivate and inform patients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, agreeing decision making relevant to patient management.

To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, clinical and non-clinical.

To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff, which are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.

To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence for clinical specialism.

To use negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations

To present and communicate complex condition related information in such a manner as to motivate and inform patients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, agreeing decision making relevant to patient management.

Provide written recommendations and ongoing support for implementation by parents and professionals.

To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies.

Attend and provide reports to Annual Reviews/Multi Agency Meetings as appropriate.

Internal:

1. CDC Team
2. Teaching and education staff in special school
3. Speech and language therapy colleaguesOther AHP
4. Administrative staff

External:

1. Parent/ Carers
2. SEND support team and wider Learning Support teams

Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non-pay expenditure.

To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

To identify personal/professional development evidenced by a Personal Development Plan

To attend relevant training in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in this field.

To actively participate in reflective clinical supervision with peers/clinical supervisor in order to develop and enhance practice.

To provide mentoring, advice and support to more junior Speech and Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers.

To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with your professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team

Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Safeguarding people responsibility

• Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
• There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
• Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
• Those most in need of protection include:
  • Children and young people
  • Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
• M Sc or other recognised post graduate course linked to specialism
• Counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of a broad range of clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions in specialist field
• Relevant specialist experience as qualified SLT
• Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of educational and clinical issues/developments relating to children with complex needs

Desirable

• Counselling skills training
• Additional qualifications in AAC and dysphagia

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients with communication problems where difficulties to understanding exist, using observation, listening and empathy
• Able to convey complex information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Car driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Woburn Court

Railton Road

Kempston Bedford

MK42 7PN

Employer's website

https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)