Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced part time Speech & Language Therapist to work with complex clients with Learning Disabilities and associated needs. You will have the benefit of being part of a highly experienced Speech & Language Therapy team that operates a robust clinical supervision policy and regular clinical meetings to ensure all therapists have an opportunity to share their practice and be supported.
You will have an autonomous communication and dysphagia caseload and work as part of an MDT including Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Community Nursing. You will also work in to the Autism and Learning Disability Pathway completing Diagnostic assessment .
You will have supervisory responsibilities and be actively involved in service development.
The post offers an opportunity for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist with a genuine interest in this client group to develop their knowledge and skills and join our innovative and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a defined caseload of community based clients with learning disabilities and complex needs using specialist Speech and Language Therapy skills and evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Working on both the Communication and Dysphagia pathways.
- To regularly supervise Speech and Language Therapy students on practice placement.
- To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor.
- To participate in the development and evaluation of Speech and Language Therapy and Learning Disabilities Services within a designated team.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programs, in consultation with the post holder's professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To complete Diagnosis Autism assessments.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programs, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To ensure professional knowledge is kept up to date and be able to share relevant professional practice developments and RCSLT information with the team.
- To attend any training deemed necessary to fulfil the job role by the line manager.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical records keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To comply with the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To deputise for the Lead SLT as required
- To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients/carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, policies around the use of restraint and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.
- To have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation in relation to learning disabilities and mental health.
- In order to meet the needs of service users and their carers, some flexibility around working hours may be required
Principal duties
- To select and apply SLT and interdisciplinary assessments for a complex caseload addressing communication and /or swallowing disorders.
- To have a working knowledge of current relevant legislation.
- To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills necessary in the management of clients with speech and language difficulty.
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
- To undertake comprehensive and highly specialist SLT assessments of clients using investigative and analytical skills in-order to formulate individualised care plans.
- To independently manage and accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload with complex presentations, prioritising need within the remit of your professional competency.
- To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To make highly specialist clinical decisions in the management of a complex caseload independently and to offer advice to other professions in the clinical area.
- To support junior staff in decision making and reviewing cases.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in-order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To facilitate interdisciplinary decision making relevant to clinical management, often imparting complex or difficult information.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability to work and training.
- To provide training and advice on communication and dysphagia
- To provide SLT services in working conditions, which may be hazardous e.g. aggressive persons.
- To gain valid consent and work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances.
- To be trained and attend update training including all mandatory training.
- To be able to implement planned group therapy sessions and record participants involvement, monitor and record progress and engagement of participants.
- To provide and receive routine information requiring sensitivity and confidentiality. This will usually include overcoming barriers to communication including learning disabilities, sensory needs, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
- To empower and enable families and carers to facilitate the clients communication skills and promote wellbeing in line with agreed support plans, including dysphagia management.
- To negotiate and work closely with other professional colleagues and agencies in the highly specialist assessment, planning, implementation and prioritisation of interdisciplinary therapy programmes.
- To work in a manner that is consistent with the values and aims of Valuing People and person-centred working.
- To promote awareness of the role of SLT within the team, locally and nationally.
- To demonstrate highly effective presentation skills in the communication of complex information in a variety of settings as appropriate.
- In line with local guidelines, to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To provide effective leadership, performance management, supervision and appraisal for junior staff.
- To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties as identified by line manager.
- To plan and deliver training to other professionals in relation to issues pertinent to the client group.
- To provide informal training/workshop to families/carers
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programs, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To ensure professional knowledge is kept up to date and be able to share relevant professional practice developments and RCSLT information with the team.
- To attend any training deemed necessary to fulfil the job role by the line manager.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical records keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To comply with the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To deputise for the Lead SLT as required
- To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients/carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, policies around the use of restraint and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.
- To have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation in relation to learning disabilities and mental health.
- In order to meet the needs of service users and their carers, some flexibility around working hours may be required
Principal duties
- To select and apply SLT and interdisciplinary assessments for a complex caseload addressing communication and /or swallowing disorders.
- To have a working knowledge of current relevant legislation.
- To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills necessary in the management of clients with speech and language difficulty.
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
- To undertake comprehensive and highly specialist SLT assessments of clients using investigative and analytical skills in-order to formulate individualised care plans.
- To independently manage and accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload with complex presentations, prioritising need within the remit of your professional competency.
- To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To make highly specialist clinical decisions in the management of a complex caseload independently and to offer advice to other professions in the clinical area.
- To support junior staff in decision making and reviewing cases.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in-order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To facilitate interdisciplinary decision making relevant to clinical management, often imparting complex or difficult information.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability to work and training.
- To provide training and advice on communication and dysphagia
- To provide SLT services in working conditions, which may be hazardous e.g. aggressive persons.
- To gain valid consent and work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances.
- To be trained and attend update training including all mandatory training.
- To be able to implement planned group therapy sessions and record participants involvement, monitor and record progress and engagement of participants.
- To provide and receive routine information requiring sensitivity and confidentiality. This will usually include overcoming barriers to communication including learning disabilities, sensory needs, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
- To empower and enable families and carers to facilitate the clients communication skills and promote wellbeing in line with agreed support plans, including dysphagia management.
- To negotiate and work closely with other professional colleagues and agencies in the highly specialist assessment, planning, implementation and prioritisation of interdisciplinary therapy programmes.
- To work in a manner that is consistent with the values and aims of Valuing People and person-centred working.
- To promote awareness of the role of SLT within the team, locally and nationally.
- To demonstrate highly effective presentation skills in the communication of complex information in a variety of settings as appropriate.
- In line with local guidelines, to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To provide effective leadership, performance management, supervision and appraisal for junior staff.
- To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties as identified by line manager.
- To plan and deliver training to other professionals in relation to issues pertinent to the client group.
- To provide informal training/workshop to families/carers
Person Specification
Training /quailfications
Essential
- Degree in SLT and post grad qualification in dysphagia 2 years plus experience
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training in Autism
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working with people with a learning disability
- oAbility to communicate (written and verbal)
- Experience of working in a MDT
- experience of development and delivery of training
- knowledge of Autism
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own caseload and work independently
- Staff and student supervision
- Evidence of complex case management
Person Specification
Training /quailfications
Essential
- Degree in SLT and post grad qualification in dysphagia 2 years plus experience
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training in Autism
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working with people with a learning disability
- oAbility to communicate (written and verbal)
- Experience of working in a MDT
- experience of development and delivery of training
- knowledge of Autism
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own caseload and work independently
- Staff and student supervision
- Evidence of complex case management
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
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).
