Speech & Language Therapist - Part-time (Band 6/7; Neurorehab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:

Speech and Language Therapist

Responsible to:

Director of Therapy

Accountable to:

Director of Therapy

Key working relationships:

Medical and clinical staff, all caregivers

The post holder will be expected to comply with the standards and codes of conduct as laid down by the Health Professions Council and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work, including management of patients.

The post holder must provide evidence of current professional registration.

1. JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will part of a Multidisciplinary Team at the Hospital and provide a high standard speech and language therapy service to patients with neurological conditions, performing assessments, diagnosis, planning and delivering individualised treatment programmes.

The post holder will be actively involved in implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols.

The post holder will be involved in provision of education and training to other members of the clinical team, patients, carers and relatives as appropriate.

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of patients with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs.

Provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual patients needs.

Provide specialist therapy services utilising a variety of service delivery models including individual, joint, multidisciplinary and group sessions.

Develop and implement speech and language programmes for individuals and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual patients potential.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate ability to undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to record baseline measures.

Demonstrate a full understanding of the IDDSI framework and work with the relevant caregivers to ensure effective implementation.

Develop comprehensive discharge plans in negotiation with patients and carers where appropriate

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have ability to work within a legal framework with patients lacking capacity to consent to treatment.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with Holy Cross documentation standards. Provide appropriate and timely reports and other patient correspondence.

Manage clinical risks within own caseload.

Responsible for ensuring equipment is appropriate, in good condition and replenished as necessary.

Work with the Director of Therapy to plan and deliver service developments for the therapy service and speech and language service ensuring it is in keeping with evidence-based practice and national guidance.

2.2. Interpersonal and communications

Communicate in a clear, concise and culturally appropriate manner to patients, caregivers and family members.

Effectively motivate patients to engage in therapy by utilising a range of activities, strategies and techniques.

Attend and participate in relevant clinical, care and organisational meetings as required.

Promote positive relationships with patients, families and staff.

Ensure that patients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their programmes wherever possible.

Contributes to the planning, setting, reviewing of objectives and projects in line with hospital business plan.

Advice Director of Therapies on resources required to meet objectives.

Contribute to the induction of new caregivers and provide ongoing training for caregivers to maintain knowledge in swallowing and communication.

3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Maintain professional status and competence at a specialist level, taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuing professional development and maintaining a portfolio of CPD.

Identify professional development evidenced within an annual appraisal with line manager.

Contribute to education and assessment of performance of students.

Contribute to in-service training programmes by attendance and participation in formal training both internal and external.

Undertake evidence-based audit and evaluate research literature to develop and improve clinical practice.

To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding, etc.

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Work at all times within the scope of the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and the hospital policy for reporting of accidents, incidents, hazards and risk management.

Maintain and protect the safety, confidentiality and dignity of patients and families.

Manage a clean, safe and tidy environment.

Ensure programmes are in place for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Take an active role in the prevention and control of infection.

Understand and work within the guidelines of the Patient Safety, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

5. GENERAL

Maintain the principles of the Data Protection Act of 1998 both within and outside of the hospital environment.

Act in accordance with the hospitals Data Protection Policy.

Monitor the use of stock items, ordering stock as necessary.

Be aware of the Equal Opportunities Act and how it is implemented within Holy Cross Hospital.

Adhere to diversity and ethical principles with particular attention to the Race Relations Act (1976), Disability Act (1995) and the Sex Discrimination Act (1975).

6. Miscellaneous

This job description represents an outline of the main components of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive. It may, with consultation, be subject to additions and amendments, as the need arises.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed the post holder is required to perform other duties as might reasonably be required.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines
• Record of CPD
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of neurological conditions and tracheostomy related respiratory management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to share knowledge and develop staff in line with evidence based practice
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to prioritise and organise work

Desirable

• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Good presentation skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence based practice in assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neurological conditions

Desirable

• Experience in prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC) and tracheostomy

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapist
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group
• Evidence of post graduate training and experience in relevant area

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Address

Holy Cross Hospital

Hindhead Road

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 1NQ

Employer's website

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