Senior Specialist Speech

4 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time

Where necessary, work within a legal framework with People We Support who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To seek consent from People We Support or advocate to include and share information with family, carers and other stakeholders, respecting everyones right to confidentiality. To provide information about service users communication abilities and support needs. To complete swallowing assessments, providing recommendations, care plans, onward referrals and training for all staff in the safe management and rehabilitation of dysphagia.

To effectively manage time and caseload, prioritising workload within a potentially pressurised and restrictive environment. To write and verbally present reports, care and rehab plans which reflect People We Support needs, impact on functioning and summarising findings, providing recommendations and referral when appropriate. To maintain and produce accurate, professional up-to-date documentation, ensuring effective reporting is complete and consistent with legal and organisational standards. To be aware of and comply with responsibilities regarding risk management and safeguarding and look for ways to improve, taking action as required, helping others to do same.

To complete risk assessments and find ways to improve health and safety within work area if required. To exercise duty of care in all aspects of role. To maintain the equipment and inventory within the area of work, informing the service manager of any replacement needs. To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council, complying with their requirements in compiling portfolio.

Leadership To work flexibly and creatively as an autonomous clinical professional in a specialist area, potentially as a sole clinician. To exhibit confidence and integrity, being prepared to face challenges and stand-up for own viewpoint. To promote and support quality, effective working, continuous improvement and change management through own behaviours. To develop excellent working relationships through a collaborative, multi/inter disciplinary model while respecting professional boundaries.

To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of speech and language therapy services within a designated area/team. To gather, collate and analyse information needed to solve a variety of clinical and professional problems. To develop networks with other local services to support referrals as well as act as a resource for signposting others. To participate in clinical governance and quality assurance, evaluating own work and that of others, taking action as required.

To actively act as a role model, accepting professional accountability and responsibility. Evidence, Research and Development To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to speech and language therapy, as well as the service and organisation. To actively participate in the ongoing sustainability of the service and organisation. To make recommendations on speech and language therapy related issues.

To participate in appropriate meetings both clinical and developmental to ensure effective collaborative communication and decision making. To ensure appropriate liaison with relevant clinical teams, departments, support networks and special interest groups. Facilitation of Learning To support the creation of a culture where everyone is encouraged to learn from their mistakes through giving and receiving constructive feedback. To contribute to the recruitment, training, education and development of others including People We Support, families and the staff team.

To promote awareness of the role of speech and language therapy within the team and negotiate priorities where appropriate. To demonstrate leadership through modelling professional behaviours, conflict resolution, participation in meetings and service development. To participate openly in supervision and continuously reflect on own performance. Personal Development, Supervision and Training Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge, professional competence and support continual learning and development.

Use reflective practice, identify own learning needs through proactive participation in clinical supervision and Brainkinds Being our Best performance review process, and demonstrate commitment to recording of continuous professional development. Work within the limits of own competence and seek advice and support when needed. To participate in regular training sessions, both formal and informal, on a variety of topics relevant to your role. To attend and participate in training programmes/courses, both in the locality and other Brainkind premises and external sources, as appropriate for the role and development in agreement with your line Manager.

To attend and implement all mandatory training provided by Brainkind and be aware of other learning opportunities.



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