Specialist Speech
4 months ago
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in this exciting team for a Band 6 SpecialistSpeech and Language Therapist role to provide effective clinical input into theForensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) team for LD/ASD. The service works across West Yorkshire(Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees) and Barnsley. The teamprovides risk assessment, direct therapeutic interventions and supporttransitioning out of secure settings to patients, as well as consultation,advice, supervision and training to relevant services and partners.
SALT is an essential part of FOLS. The neurodiverse population we supportcommonly have communication issues that impact their engagement with criminaljustice services and support they receive. SALT help to understand individualscommunication and advise how we can adapt to meet their need.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working with complex LD, ASD and mental health needs andexperience of working with forensic risk is desirable but enthusiasm for workingwith this client group is essential as well as the ability to be involved in andcommunicate complex formulations. This postwill provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop both theirclinical and leadership skills, within the context of secure settings andsupporting the service users into the community, assessments to preventadmission and managing risk in as safe a way as possible in the community andminimizing contact with the criminal justice system. Successful applicants will receive trainingin forensic risk assessment and best practice.
Successfulapplicants will be supported by the Advanced Speech and Language Therapist inthe team and supervise a B4 therapy assistant. Clinical and peer supervision isavailable in the service.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holderwill be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinaryteam, providing specialist speech and language therapry assessment andtreatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a rangeof individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in thepromotion of Salt and Language therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to workflexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
Thepost holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the SpecialistLearning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and nationalguidance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Post registration experience including in learning disabilities. Documented evidence of continuing professional development. Supervision of staff and / or students.
Desirable
Leadership / first line management experience. Experience of a range of learning disability settings. Supervision of staff and / or students.
Training
Essential
Post graduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years. Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses in communication and dysphagia.
Desirable
Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability. Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work. Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues. Supervisory / appraisal skills. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information. Computer literacy. Ability to build effective working relationships. Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues. An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals. Values contribution of others. Ability to motivate self and others. Organisational skills. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. Willingness to work flexibly. The ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). RCSLT Registration.-
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