Speech & Language Therapist Lead Band 7
7 days ago
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in our brand new, state of the art, 48 bedded rehab unit. If you are a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist keen to lead a team then we want you to come and work for us.
JOB PURPOSE
At CRC we provide speech and language services for clients complex disabilities under the care of QEF. This will include; the assessment and treatment of language, speech, swallowing and associated cognitive communication disorders, and the provision of training and advice to colleagues, families and carers for the holistic treatment and management of clients. working as a member of QEFs specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective provision of speech and language therapy services for clients with complex disability.
Main duties of the job
Thepost holder will report to the Head of Clinical Services and is an importantsenior position within the leadership structure of the QEF Care and RehabCentre. They will be responsible to deliver speech and language therapyleadership including supervision and yearly performance reviews. The postholder is required to ensure the effective provision of high standard Speechand Language Therapy services including safe standards and evidence based clinicalpractices. You will be required to work as a senior member of themulti-disciplinary team and to provide training and advice to otherprofessionals, families and carers.
About us
QEF Care and Rehab Centre is a brand new, state of theart 48 bedded rehab centre. We offer four different client pathways to include NeuroRorehabilitation, General Rehabilitation, Longer Term Care and Day / Out PatientServcies. We support clients following a stroke, other aquired brain injury,those with neurological conditions and those with a general decline infunctioning following a period of illness orhospital stay. We have a large multi-disciplinary team who providetherapies to those clients who present with physical, cognitive and/orcommunication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behaviouralproblems.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services you will hold accountability and responsibility for the SLT provision to all clients within our rehabilitation centre.
Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a brand new state of the art rehabilitation centre. The team comprises band 6 and band 5 SLTs, an SLT assistant and we are proactive to have students.
To contribute to the continued development of a high quality SLT therapeutic service
To provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention to clients who require, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.
To provide highly skilled communication assessment and intervention to all our clients with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, ABI and other neurological conditions, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.
Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions to a range of clients and creating accessible communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.
Conducting skilled mental capacity assessments independently or jointly with other professionals, as appropriate.
Having a key-worker role managing and overseeing a specific clients whole journey at QEF, liasing with families, being a single point of contact for all queries, co-ordinating care and discharge packages.
Advocating on clients behalf in a range of situations, eg. when writing reports, CHC forms and complex DST meetings where highly skilled reporting and ability to deal with questioning is necessary.
Closely working with the wider multi-disciplinary team PTs, OTs, Psychology team, dietitian, nursing, carers, kitchen staff, activity co-ordinators. Also working with outside agencies, such as social workers, safeguarding, expert witnesses, lawyers, neuro-navigators, DST assessors.
Working with the Head of Clinical Services and senior management on service development, quality improvement projects and clinical audit
Providing clinical supervision and expert advice to SLT staff as well as SLT students on placement.
Responsible for the recruitment within the SLT department with opportunity to support in the recruitment process of the wider CRC staffing remit
Managing the Speech and Language Therapy team to include sickness absence, performance, appraisals, probationary periods in line with QEF policy
Supporting and leading on the emphasis on learning and reflective practice within the SLT as well as wider team, providing and participating in training and learning.
Actively jointly working with our catering company, manager and dietitian to provide high standard of catering in line with IDDSI framework
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities and cycles as required by QEFs policies and procedures.
Acting in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements as may apply from time to time.
Supporting and encouraging the involvement of volunteers.
Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy and avoiding any behaviour that either directly or indirectly discriminates against others on the grounds of any protected characteristic.
Taking Health and Safety duties seriously to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and our residents and clients.
Being an active team player and attending team meetings and briefings to which you are invited.
QEF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers must be responsible and accountable for their safeguarding practice and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns.
Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours in your approach to your role and to our staff, clients, and residents.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy. Additional training in Dysphagia. Ongoing CPD record relevant to TBI. Ongoing membership with the RCSLT. Registration with HCPCExperience
Essential
Experience with adult neurologically impaired adults. Working with carers.Knowledge and skills
Essential
A good standard of literacy and numeracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Good decision making and problem solving skills. Excellent clinical skills Ability to manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists Team working Excellent knowledge of neuro speech and language therapy Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication-
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