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 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 our communication pathways
o To manage a defined caseload of service users with communication 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 other professionals' interaction with clients.o To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students on practice placement once you have completed your competencies.o To participate in the implementation of 5 good communication standard projectso To participate in the development and evaluation of Speech and Language Therapy services within a designated team, under the supervision of a Senior Therapist (Band 6)o To participate in the MDT HUBo 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).
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 all aspects of your work.
To select and apply assessments for a designated caseload with communication needs including alternative methods of communication and engagement.
To assess and provide communication guidance to colleagues in CLDTregarding specific client communication needs to enhance other professions interactions and improve engagement
To undertake Speech and Language therapy assessment of service usersusing investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual interventionsTo help 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 legal framework with the service users who lack capacity to consent to assessment 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 other relevant legislation
See Job description and person spec for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work.
To select and apply assessments for a designated caseload with communication needs including alternative methods of communication and engagement.
To assess and provide communication guidance to colleagues in CLDTregarding specific client communication needs to enhance other professions interactions and improve engagement
To undertake Speech and Language therapy assessment of service usersusing investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual interventionsTo help 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 legal framework with the service users who lack capacity to consent to assessment 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 other relevant legislation
See Job description and person spec for more details
Person Specification
training / quailifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- other training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- knowledge of learning disabilities
- experience of completing communication assessments
- experience of direct service user working
Desirable
- experience of delivering training
- Experience of community working
- Experience of MDT working
skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the application of communication 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
Person Specification
training / quailifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- other training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- knowledge of learning disabilities
- experience of completing communication assessments
- experience of direct service user working
Desirable
- experience of delivering training
- Experience of community working
- Experience of MDT working
skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the application of communication 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
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).
