Community Speech Therapist
2 months ago
Position Overview
Are you interested in joining a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team that prioritizes individualized care?
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our diverse SLT service offers the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals to enhance and shape community SLT services while pursuing your own career aspirations. If you possess over five years of clinical expertise in adult communication and swallowing disorders, coupled with robust leadership capabilities, you may find this role aligns well with your skills.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Facilitating individuals facing communication and swallowing challenges to reach their full potential.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to fellow team members.
- Implementing innovative strategies to enhance service delivery.
What We Offer:
- Autonomy in managing your daily schedule.
- A collaborative and welcoming work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements, including options for hybrid work.
- Opportunities for team bonding through regular social events.
About the Adult SLT Team:
The integrated Acute and Community SLT Team is a friendly and supportive group of therapists, apprentices, assistants, and administrative staff dedicated to serving the local population. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation to deliver a high-quality, responsive service. Our recent advancements include enhanced telehealth capabilities and ongoing improvements to our established videofluoroscopy service. We also provide pharyngeal electrical stimulation in inpatient settings and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our staff and the training of SLT students.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Lead, coordinate, and deliver evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessments, treatments, and interventions for adult clients across the designated area.
- Manage complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination with other service providers.
- Contribute to assessments regarding mental capacity and informed consent, advocating for clients and assisting them in maximizing their independence in decision-making and communication.
- Support the advancement of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
Your position will be integrated within the broader BTH Adult SLT service, collaborating with the team and other service providers to ensure person-centered care. The department is dedicated to promoting evidence-based practices and service enhancements, and you will be encouraged to engage in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, audits, and research.
About Us:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conveniently located within a short drive from major cities. The Trust serves a diverse population and provides specialized care in various medical fields.
As one of the UK's prominent coastal resorts, Blackpool offers a vibrant living environment with numerous attractions and scenic outdoor activities. The area is well-connected, providing easy access to major cities.
We advocate for all individuals in patient-facing roles to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc).
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Membership in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Completion of recognized dysphagia training.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Completion of a relevant SLT Clinical Educator course.
Desirable:
- Completion of a relevant leadership course.
Experience & Knowledge:
Essential:
- Specialized knowledge in adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders, with a minimum of five years of post-graduate clinical experience.
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience in conducting mental capacity assessments.
- Experience in collaborating with stakeholders to establish person-centered goals and treatment plans.
- Experience in delivering training and presentations to a variety of professionals and support staff.
- Knowledge of clinical supervision principles and experience in mentoring junior staff and students.
- Demonstrated initiative in service development and quality improvement projects.
Desirable:
- Experience in conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopy.
- Advanced clinical knowledge beyond the specialist field.
Skills and Abilities:
Essential:
- Ability to function effectively as a team member and assume clinical leadership within the service.
- Capability to manage a specialist SLT caseload autonomously within legal frameworks.
- Demonstrated collaborative working practices across various boundaries.
- Ability to maintain a patient-centered approach in evaluating assessments and treatment options.
- Capacity to comprehend and analyze complex information from various sources to make informed clinical decisions.
- Highly developed communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Awareness of professional boundaries and the ability to reflect on practice to identify strengths and areas for development.
- Possession of a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across the service area.
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