Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

About us

Fieldbay provides high-quality services for people who have complex needs associated with mental illness, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia and long-term conditions such as Huntingtons disease.

We specialise in working with people that are regarded as too challenging for ordinary nursing and social care settings.

Your role as a Speech and Language Therapist requires you:

To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users.

To carry out appropriate Speech and Language Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan.

To continuously evaluate Speech and Language Therapy intervention and to review as necessary.

To record all Speech and Language Therapy intervention in accordance with RCSLT/HCPC guidelines and company standards.

To maintain confidentiality of service user information

To always ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.

To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training.

To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy.

To abide by the Speech and Language Therapy professional code of conduct.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To assess, differentially diagnose, provide treatment and manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders for service users in nursing, residential and domiciliary care services. The purpose of this role is to manage own caseload and ensure the provision of quality Speech and Language Therapy services for Fieldbay.

Clinical

1. To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users.

2. To carry out appropriate Speech and Language Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan.

3. To continuously evaluate Speech and Language Therapy intervention and to review as necessary.

4. To record all Speech and Language Therapy intervention in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards.

5. To provide training, observation and supervision of therapy assistant staff to ensure competence for carrying out speech and language therapy treatment programmes under direction by the qualified speech and language therapist.

6. To maintain confidentiality of service user information.

7. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times.

8. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training.

About us

Welcome to Fieldbay.Were proud of our reputation for providing the highest levels of care and support delivered by our expert teams. Fieldbay is part of Ivolve Group, one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more people.Its the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to live their best lives according to all abilities and where we can, help individuals to set and then reach their goals. Having a person led approach and involving people in choices is central to helpingeach person achieve their aims and goals. We believe that every person deserves the very best experience every day.

Our ValuesWe Are PassionateOur values reflect us all. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things. Theres something quite special about the people who work here. Together we create a fresh approach to care and support.We are enthusiastic about our work giving othersa boost with our energy. We are proactive, withperson-led care and new opportunities. We are uncompromising in delivering high-quality and consistent care and support.We never behave negatively, or in a controlling or intimidating way.We Are KindWe always work in a kind, warm and professional way.Were an expert, confident and safe pair of hands.We take time to listen without judgement and communicate clearly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Responsible to: Head of Therapy

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical1. To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users.

2. To carry out appropriate Speech and Language Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan.

3. To continuously evaluate Speech and Language Therapy intervention and to review as necessary.

4. To record all Speech and Language Therapy intervention in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards.

5. To provide training, observation and supervision of therapy assistant staff to ensure competence for carrying out speech and language therapy treatment programmes under direction by the qualified speech and language therapist.

6. To maintain confidentiality of service user information.

7. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times.

8. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training.

9. To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy.

10. To abide by the RCSLT professional code of conduct.Communication

11. To liaise with members of care staff to ensure understanding of Speech and Language Therapy procedures.

12. To communicate effectively with external agencies, community teams and families of service users as appropriate.

13. To provide clinical advice and in house training for care staff to ensure understanding of Speech and Language Therapy.

14. To actively partake in regular supervision sessions with supervisor.

15. To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, service user review meetings, and include external assessors reviews.Continued Professional Development

16. To ensure continued professional development through reading, attending courses and networking with local and special interest groups.

17. To maintain professional registration and to keep an updated CPD portfolio to support this.

18. To maintain an awareness of current trends in Speech and Language Therapy and carry out study in relevant areas.

19. To contribute to supervision / appraisal of therapy assistant staff, and to provide fieldwork placements to Speech and Language Therapy students (assisting supervisors of students of other professions).

Training and Supervisory

20. To actively participate in departmental training activities.

21. To participate in joint sessions and specific training to develop skills and knowledge

22. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Fieldbays policy and to attend in-service training and external courses.

23. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.

24. Additional InformationHealth and Safety at work The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their action or omission at work and will be responsible for the Health and Safety in their units, participating in audits and H&S meetings as required.Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.ConfidentialityThe post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protect Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and the business.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Speech and Language Therapist Qualification

Experience

Essential

The successful applicant will be required to provide comprehensive individualised assessments and person-centred treatment programmes covering all aspects of Speech and Language Therapy. They will be expected to work independently and will be required to manage their own caseload. An ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills is essential, as is flexibility of thinking to deliver Therapy to a group of service users with challenging and changing needs. Our Speech and Language Therapists are effective planning and organising workload and time is an integral part of the post. There will be an expectation to undertake continuing CPD and to partake in staff support and training. Very few jobs have such an impact on peoples lives. And being the supportive human being you are, youre ideally cut out to join us. Why choose Fieldbay We are fortunate to have a full MDT as part of our core team in Fieldbay. The team includes Advanced Practitioners trained in Manual Handling, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Hydrotherapy and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS). We also have a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Desirable

Experience of working in a full MDT as part of our core team. Such as Advanced Practitioners trained in Manual Handling, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Hydrotherapy and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS). Experience of promoting overall independence levels of the people we support, through rehabilitation (if appropriate), stimulation and social integration so everyone can live their best life. Experience of supporting individuals who are less able and ensure that everyone benefits from the highest standards of care and support during their time with us. You will be able to carryout the following: To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users. To carry out appropriate Speech and Language Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan. To continuously evaluate Speech and Language Therapy intervention and to review as necessary. To record all Speech and Language Therapy intervention in accordance with RCSLT/HCPC guidelines and company standards. To maintain confidentiality of service user information To always ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training. To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy. To abide by the Speech and Language Therapy professional code of conduct.

Essential Qualities

Essential

Be kind, Be Caring, High Standards, Able to get stuck into your role. Work as a team, Be Self-motivated, Use your own initiative, Collaborate with other team members, Great energy across the business, Passionate about care, Genuine and authentic in everything you do, Be flexible and adaptable to working together to make it happen

Desirable

Highest level of communication both written and verbally. IT Skills Passion for people and make caring your profession

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