Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

SLT - Advanced Specialist

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Job summary

About the role

The Compass Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology Service is a multi-disciplinary team comprising Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Technologists and other technicians. It provides an external assessment service to individuals living with a disability in community settings. As a team we offer high levels of professional support and supervision as well as regular team meetings. We are highly committed to continuing professional development and have a clinical supervision programme in place for all staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language therapist to extend their knowledge and skills in electronic assistive technology, specifically augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). You will have specialist skills in the management of communication disorders for a wide range of adult client groups and an ability to assess for and implement both high-tech and low-tech AAC systems.

You will work within the multi-disciplinary team in assessing for, prescribing, setting-up and maintaining electronic assistive technology for individuals in the community who have been referred by community teams for specialist complex AAC assessment. You will also participate in training and support of community teams and participate in other service development activities within the team.

This is a fixed term contract of 1 year to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

  • To work within the MDT to deliver AAC and assistive technology services in community and inpatient settings to adults with complex physical and cognitive impairments.
  • To provide highly skilled support, advice and training in AAC and other assistive technologies to members of RHN and community teams who refer to the specialist AAC assessment service.
  • To work with the team to enable delivery of AAC activity to contractual requirements
  • To keep up to date with any developments in the field of AAC and other assistive technologies and to maintain CPD as required for professional registration with the HCPC.
  • To demonstrate an awareness of RHNs objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.

About us

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our residents, as well as music and art therapy spaces.

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

Benefits:

  • Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
  • Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)
  • Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
  • Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
  • Free on-site parking (rare in London)

Details

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,851 to £55,866 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

47d5ae

Job locations

West Hill, Putney

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary range:£52,851 - £55,866 depending on experience

Department:Compass Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology Service NHSE Specialised AAC Service

Hours of work:37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Fixed term contract (maternity cover, 1 year)

Location:Putney, Southwest London

Closing date:November 15th

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide high level specialist speech and language assessment and input to adults with a variety of neurological conditions who may require AAC to help them communicate.

2. To be responsible for independently managing a caseload of RHN patients and community clients. The postholder will be a keyworker responsible for clients from referral to prescription and provision of final equipment, providing a flexible high quality service within given timescales.

3. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and clinical effectiveness underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures and to use this knowledge to continue to develop and improve service provision.

4. To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, ensuring contemporaneous and accurate case notes, well defined and achievable goals and clear reports in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards and RHN policies.

5. To participate in and contribute to developing educational resources and the delivery of training on AAC to local teams and RHN teams as part of overall AAC specialist service provision, including open days and courses.

6. To actively research development and advances in high tech AAC devices and associated access equipment (available in the UK) and draw on this knowledge to contribute towards the development of the Compass and AAC Service.

7. To assist with liaison with fundraising team and donor visits to showcase the Compass service

8. To initiate and contribute to service development, including policies and procedures. To attend meetings as agreed with line manager

9. Be responsible for maintaining own knowledge and expertise and sharing through contribution to training events, open days and visits to RHN

This role requires the post holder to maintain restrictive positioning for moderate periods of time with frequent periods of intense concentration. The post holder will be required to work in some distressing situations which may include the need to manage patients/clients body fluids or sputum and with patients who are palliative. The post holder will also at times work alone in the community.

Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team atrecruitment@rhn.org.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary range:£52,851 - £55,866 depending on experience

Department:Compass Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology Service NHSE Specialised AAC Service

Hours of work:37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Fixed term contract (maternity cover, 1 year)

Location:Putney, Southwest London

Closing date:November 15th

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide high level specialist speech and language assessment and input to adults with a variety of neurological conditions who may require AAC to help them communicate.

2. To be responsible for independently managing a caseload of RHN patients and community clients. The postholder will be a keyworker responsible for clients from referral to prescription and provision of final equipment, providing a flexible high quality service within given timescales.

3. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and clinical effectiveness underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures and to use this knowledge to continue to develop and improve service provision.

4. To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, ensuring contemporaneous and accurate case notes, well defined and achievable goals and clear reports in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards and RHN policies.

5. To participate in and contribute to developing educational resources and the delivery of training on AAC to local teams and RHN teams as part of overall AAC specialist service provision, including open days and courses.

6. To actively research development and advances in high tech AAC devices and associated access equipment (available in the UK) and draw on this knowledge to contribute towards the development of the Compass and AAC Service.

7. To assist with liaison with fundraising team and donor visits to showcase the Compass service

8. To initiate and contribute to service development, including policies and procedures. To attend meetings as agreed with line manager

9. Be responsible for maintaining own knowledge and expertise and sharing through contribution to training events, open days and visits to RHN

This role requires the post holder to maintain restrictive positioning for moderate periods of time with frequent periods of intense concentration. The post holder will be required to work in some distressing situations which may include the need to manage patients/clients body fluids or sputum and with patients who are palliative. The post holder will also at times work alone in the community.

Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team atrecruitment@rhn.org.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -------

Desirable

  • Registered with HCPC – Essential
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree - Essential
  • Previous work within the field of AAC (not necessarily high tech) - Essential
  • Knowledge of the principles of assessment and management of communication disorders in adults - Essential
  • Highly specialist clinical skills including knowledge and use of a wide range of assessments, diagnosis evidence based intervention and evaluation methods to support best practice - Essential
  • Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team – Essential
  • Technical skills in setting up and modifying AAC systems and software - Desirable
  • Knowledge of current AAC hardware and software and associated access equipment - Desirable
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills – Essential
  • Current valid UK driving license – Essential

Experience

Essential

  • -------

Desirable

  • Registered with HCPC – Essential
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree - Essential
  • Previous work within the field of AAC (not necessarily high tech) - Essential
  • Knowledge of the principles of assessment and management of communication disorders in adults - Essential
  • Highly specialist clinical skills including knowledge and use of a wide range of assessments, diagnosis evidence based intervention and evaluation methods to support best practice - Essential
  • Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team – Essential
  • Technical skills in setting up and modifying AAC systems and software - Desirable
  • Knowledge of current AAC hardware and software and associated access equipment - Desirable
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills – Essential
  • Current valid UK driving license – Essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -------

Desirable

  • Registered with HCPC – Essential
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree - Essential
  • Previous work within the field of AAC (not necessarily high tech) - Essential
  • Knowledge of the principles of assessment and management of communication disorders in adults - Essential
  • Highly specialist clinical skills including knowledge and use of a wide range of assessments, diagnosis evidence based intervention and evaluation methods to support best practice - Essential
  • Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team – Essential
  • Technical skills in setting up and modifying AAC systems and software - Desirable
  • Knowledge of current AAC hardware and software and associated access equipment - Desirable
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills – Essential
  • Current valid UK driving license – Essential

Experience

Essential

  • -------

Desirable

  • Registered with HCPC – Essential
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree - Essential
  • Previous work within the field of AAC (not necessarily high tech) - Essential
  • Knowledge of the principles of assessment and management of communication disorders in adults - Essential
  • Highly specialist clinical skills including knowledge and use of a wide range of assessments, diagnosis evidence based intervention and evaluation methods to support best practice - Essential
  • Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team – Essential
  • Technical skills in setting up and modifying AAC systems and software - Desirable
  • Knowledge of current AAC hardware and software and associated access equipment - Desirable
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills – Essential
  • Current valid UK driving license – Essential

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

West Hill, Putney

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

West Hill, Putney

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SLT - Advanced Specialist

Jane Bache

jbache@rhn.org.uk

Details

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,851 to £55,866 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

47d5ae

Job locations

West Hill, Putney

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


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