Highly Specialist SLT

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, passionate Speech & Language Therapist with complex needs experience and paediatric dysphagia skills to be part of our dynamic team in Merton.

Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment for dysphagia to infants, children and young people (birth-19yrs) and for communication to an early years complex needs caseload in the community. You will also support and develop the wider team's paediatric dysphagia knowledge. You will work as part of the Preschool Complex Needs Team, including work in clinics/schools and family homes with a largely preschool population. This is a unique opportunity for the right person to develop and support the paediatric dysphagia skills of SLTs in Merton. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate an understanding of current alternative and augmentative communication approaches (high, mid and low tech) to ensure children with complex needs maximize their SLT outcomes.

Main duties of the job

o Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapy service to children with complex communication needs (Early Years) and eating and drinking difficulties (0-19 years).o Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services (including within the MDTs, primary and secondary care services, voluntary and third sector organisations) to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Speech & Language Therapist and the Multi-professional team.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent. Current AHP with UK HCPC registration Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network Evidence of competence in managing complex dysphagic patients including those requiring enteral feeding

Desirable

Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training SCERTS, VERVE, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Hanen, Gestalt Language Processing, AAC, Dysphagia, Infant Feeding, Breastfeeding, Tracheostomy

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience of working in a variety of clinical settings Experience of working and liaising with other MDT professionals Recent experience within community SLT setting, specialising in complex needs and dysphagia Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions. Able to communicate with families and young people in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures. Experience of supervising/ managing junior staff and students Experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Experience in the assessment and management of patients who require AAC Participation in audit; research projects; service development

Desirable

Experience of working within a community paediatric SLT service Experience of working through the RCSLT NQP and dysphagia frameworks with junior SLTs

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of a specialist level of clinical expertise in relevant areas. Independence in managing dysphagia within a paediatric population Experience in using a range of assessment techniques for managing patients with dysphagia and complex needs. In-depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance and audit. Ability to use IT including PowerPoint, Excel, Word Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills. Good analytical & organisational ability Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others. Ability to deputise for service lead as required. Ability to listen effectively and provide constructive feedback to families and colleagues. Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.

Desirable

Postgraduate research in a relevant area. Completion of CPD related to dysphagia management

Key Attributes

Essential

Ability to work in a team and be a proactive member and able to engage in change process in the team Ability to self-organise, prioritise and delegate effectively. Ability to motivate others. Flexible work ethic Ability to assume leadership responsibilities. Ability to address sensitive issues condition-related information to families/carers.

Desirable

Able to demonstrate initiative and innovative approaches towards work. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) or be able to travel around independently using public transport or another mode or transport

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