Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Solent NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Due to internal development we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist. The role includes (SLT) assessment, treatment, management and advice to clients with communication and/or swallow disorders in a range of settings. This will include providing advice to carers and other SLT will hold their own personal caseload and is independently responsible for those clients and for relating to all relevant people involved with those clients in accordance with local and professional standards and guidelines and following evidence-based SLT is accountable for their own professional action, will recognise their own professional boundaries and will seek advice as appropriate. The SLT is supported by more experienced SLT is professionally and legally responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and discharge of the caseload in line with local and national protocols and policies, RCSLT professional standards and HCPC regulatory Codes of position is suitable for a newly qualified SLT.

Main duties of the job

Following assessment to make decisions about future clinical management and intervention with access to a supervisor for more complex cases and decision making.

To provide reports and participate in multidisciplinary assessments.

To develop skills in motivating clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.

To work with other agencies as appropriate to negotiate and agree decision-making regarding client management.

To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients' communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences.

To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.

To develop the ability to manage clients with challenging behaviours, including the application of appropriate strategies.

To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients and carers; including imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the client's difficulties and the implications of the same.

To contribute to clinical practice, service development and departmental policy and planning.

To comply with Trust clinical governance and infection control requirements.

To work with the Trust to manage service demands.

About us

We have been working with other local NHS Trusts to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust to be formed by July 2024.Project Fusion is the name for the programme to create the new combined NHS Foundation Trust. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be bringing the services into a single organisation will result in more consistent care, more equitable access to services irrespective of postcode, and a more sustainable workforce and services. The new organisation will operate locally to ensure services can best meet the needs of different new Trust will be comprised of all the services currently provided by Solent NHS Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the community, mental health and learning disability services provided by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and child and adolescent mental health services delivered in parts of Hampshire by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.Colleagues will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) -- known as TUPE on 1st July 2024. TUPE is a legal process to ensure you transfer out of one organisation and into another, maintaining the terms and conditions of your employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent A valid up to date RCSLT registration A valid up to date HCPC Licence to Practice

Desirable

Post-graduate dysphagia qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a registered SLT with a range of acquired communication/swallowing conditions Experience of working in a changing environment Experience of providing training Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of receiving clinical supervision

Desirable

Experience of a broad range of adult acquired communication and swallowing impairments

Additional Criteria

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, observation, listening and empathy Literate and numerate in English Highly developed IT skills Excellent written and verbal presentation skills Good analytical and reflection skills Sensitivity to a broad range of patient need Efficient and dependable working practices Flexibility and proven skills in being able to manage competing priorities Good organisational skills Self-motivated, assertive, and diplomatic Negotiation and problem-solving skills A reliable and strong team member An autonomous practitioner To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines, and frequent interruptions Knowledge of a broad range of SLT assessment tools Knowledge of a broad range of SLT related therapeutic intervention An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities. An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post Is able to work legally in the UK Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults Ability to travel daily for meetings across a range of sites in Portsmouth/Hampshire For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK

Desirable

Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit Understanding of the role of other relevant professionals Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to acquired communication and swallowing difficulties

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