Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be recognised as a developing specialist in the field of social communication inclusive of AAC.

To manage and prioritise own caseload independently, demonstrating skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

To undertake a range of specialist speech and language therapy assessment and therapy techniques to contribute to differential diagnostic process, formulating hypothesis based on evidence from assessment and acquired knowledge to arrive at a clinical diagnosis.

To employ highly developed listening, concentration, and observation skills to simultaneously monitor all non-verbal and verbal aspects of a childs communication in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, taking a proactive role throughout.

Lead and support SLT colleagues in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information packages for parents/carer and colleagues who work with Health, Social Care and Education.

To write, and support others to write reports and care plans regarding patient care and the speech and language therapy advice for Formal Assessment Reporting and My Education Plans.

To support the monitoring and effective use of clinical and team resources and propose changes where clinical effectiveness and efficiency could be improved.

To establish, monitor and review measurable outcomes for clinical interventions using the Care Aims model and Therapy Outcome Measures.

To actively promote and support new ways of working within the field of practice, for example, supporting the implementation of The Balanced System model and transition of care between universal, targeted and specialist levels of input.

To maintain sensitivity at all times and on a day-to-day basis to the emotional needs of children and their parents / carers, in particular when communicating distressing information regarding the nature of the childs difficulties and future

To communicate complex information regarding disorders/conditions/methods of support and management to carers and other professionals in a clear and effective manner

To adapt in response to changing needs and circumstances of clients and carers, to show empathy and sensitivity with regards to social situations, difficult family circumstances and understanding of condition, taking into consideration cultural, linguistic, social, and psychological aspects.

To identify and participate in clinical audit and research that will improve the service.

To work collaboratively with other disciplines to identify multi-agency audit and research as appropriate.

Identify personal/professional development evidenced by the CARE Values framework whilst maintaining CPD in line with the RCSLT guidelines.

To maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT membership and adhere to their professional and clinical guidelines.

Attend relevant course, meeting and clinical excellence networks and advanced training for clinical area of specialism which may include occasional travel off island.

Develop skills in curriculum planning and delivery to education and early years staff, demonstrating knowledge about curriculum differentiation for pre-school and school age clients.

To be aware of the discrimination ordinance to be implemented in the Bailiwick.

To support the Equality and Diversity Agenda within the States of Guernsey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a recognised SLT qualification at degree level with current registration with the RCSLT and a valid HCPC registration.
• Evidence of completion of NQP core capabilities.

Desirable

• Post-graduate certificate or equivalent in specialist field.
• Signalong certificate at Foundation Level.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development.
• To be able to implement therapy outcome tools and prioritisation scales such as TOMS and/or Care aims
• Experience of supporting children, families and schools including assessment and contribution to health care plans.
• The ability to work within a team, understand the roles of other professionals and maintain good working relationships.
• The ability to deal with conflict
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Flexibility to work in different locations and across different clinical groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, observation, and empathy.
• A good working knowledge of an appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school aged children with SLCN and the ability to compare relative benefits for an individual child.
• Good knowledge of the principles of audit.
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards in relation to record keeping.
• The ability to train others.
• IT literate.
• A current valid Driving licence.

Desirable

• Interested in developing AAC skills.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for signing, low- and high-tech assessments

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

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)