Job summary
You will be working in a well-established, committed and friendly Speech and Language Therapy team, who are passionate in their support of the Sheffield learning disabilities community. Within the wider Specialist Community Learning Disability Service (SCLDS) we are part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy , Music and Art therapy etc.
You will carry a caseload of Adults with Learning Disabilities and associated needs working into the community including, services users homes and community service provider bases.
You will work on both the dysphagia and our communication pathways. With the possibility of becoming involved with dementia and autism diagnosis.
You will be supported with regular supervision, weekly team meetings and access to continued professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
o Working on both the Communication and Dysphagia pathwayso To manage a defined caseload of service users with communicationand/or dysphagia needs, using specialist Speech and LanguageTherapy skills and evidence based /client centred principles to assess,plan, implement and evaluate interventions.o To include baseline communication assessment to guide otherprofessionals' interaction with clients.o To regularly supervise Speech and Language Therapy students onpractice placement.o To provide supervision and management to qualified junior Speech andLanguage Therapists and Therapy Assistances.o To provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor.o To participate in the development and evaluation of Speech andLanguage Therapy services within a designated team, under thesupervision of a Senior Therapist (Band 7)o To participate in multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions, including Dementia, Autism and eligibility pathwayso To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highestprofessional standards of practice, through active participation ininternal and external CPD training and development programs, inconsultation with the post holder's professional and team/operationalmanager(s).
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for allaspects of work To select and apply assessments for a designated caseload with complex needs addressing dysphagia need and communication skills includingemotional communication, alternative methods of communication andengagement To assess and provide communication guidance to colleagues in CLDTregarding specific client communication needs to enhance otherprofessions interactions and improve engagement To undertake Speech and Language therapy assessment of service usersusing investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual interventions To accept clinical responsibility under supervision for a designated caseload some with complex presentations prioritising need and taking on therole of co-ordinator where relevant To plan and implement person-centred, individual and group interventions using clinical reasoning and a range of interventions to achieve agreed goals
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legalframework with the service users who lack capacity to consent toassessment and treatment interventions To work with service users, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances To ensure all clinical targets are achieved To have a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and otherrelevant legislation
See Job description and person spec for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for allaspects of work To select and apply assessments for a designated caseload with complex needs addressing dysphagia need and communication skills includingemotional communication, alternative methods of communication andengagement To assess and provide communication guidance to colleagues in CLDTregarding specific client communication needs to enhance otherprofessions interactions and improve engagement To undertake Speech and Language therapy assessment of service usersusing investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual interventions To accept clinical responsibility under supervision for a designated caseload some with complex presentations prioritising need and taking on therole of co-ordinator where relevant To plan and implement person-centred, individual and group interventions using clinical reasoning and a range of interventions to achieve agreed goals
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legalframework with the service users who lack capacity to consent toassessment and treatment interventions To work with service users, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances To ensure all clinical targets are achieved To have a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and otherrelevant legislation
See Job description and person spec for more details
Person Specification
training / quailifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree with postgraduate dysphagia training
- 18 months post qualification experience
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of an MDT
- delivering training
- Experience of support adult with Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- experience of supervising junior staff and students
skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the application of communication / dysphagia assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to service user group
- excellent communication skills verbal and written
- computer literacy
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to client-centred practice
Desirable
- knowledge of Outcome measures
Person Specification
training / quailifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree with postgraduate dysphagia training
- 18 months post qualification experience
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of an MDT
- delivering training
- Experience of support adult with Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- experience of supervising junior staff and students
skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the application of communication / dysphagia assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to service user group
- excellent communication skills verbal and written
- computer literacy
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to client-centred practice
Desirable
- knowledge of Outcome measures
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).
