Communication and Language Specialist

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Full time

Comprehensive Job Overview

This role involves a detailed understanding of the responsibilities associated with being a Speech & Language Therapist. For a thorough understanding, please refer to the complete job description and person specification documents attached to this advertisement.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

  • A degree in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification
  • Competency in Dysphagia management
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Preferred Qualifications

  • Videofluoroscopy competencies at RCSLT level 3
  • Experience in assessing and managing patients with tracheostomy

Professional Experience

Mandatory Experience

  • Experience working with diverse conditions such as respiratory and neurological disorders, acquired disorders, chronic conditions, and elderly care in acute settings
  • Proficiency in independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia

Preferred Experience

  • Experience supervising students and junior staff
  • Experience in a Critical Care environment

Technical Proficiencies

Mandatory Skills

  • Ability to assess, manage, and treat patients with complex multi-pathologies at a specialist level
  • Skills in evaluating and supporting the use of alternative and augmentative communication aids
  • Capacity to independently prioritize both clinical and non-clinical workloads

Preferred Skills

  • Skills to educate and supervise staff and assistants

Knowledge Base

Mandatory Knowledge

  • A solid understanding of the pathology associated with neurological conditions, respiratory issues, geriatric medicine, gastroenterology, and critical care
  • Familiarity with the clinical pathway for patients transitioning from acute care to long-term management
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in clinical settings
  • Awareness of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines, and national strategy documents
  • Ability to critically evaluate evidence and apply it to clinical practice

Preferred Knowledge

  • Understanding of care pathways for patients with tracheostomy

Additional Requirements

Preferred Attributes

  • Possession of a full driving license and the ability to drive within the local area (this may be essential for rotational posts that include Early Supported Discharge)

Personal Qualities

Mandatory Qualities

  • Strong time management abilities
  • Capability to perform under pressure
  • Reflective practice skills

Language Proficiency

Mandatory Proficiency

  • Proficiency in English sufficient to fulfill the role requirements


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