Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Speech and Language Therapy team. ECCH Speech and Language Therapy are a small supportive team of experienced therapists who provide both the acute inpatient service to the James Paget University Hospital including regular SLT led videofluoroscopy clinics and the community outpatient service for a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties including the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service. The postholder will have opportunities to experience the ECCH Neurology MDT. We place a high value on team working and you will need to be patient focused, outcome driven and flexible in your approach.

The successful candidate will be a qualified or soon to be qualified and HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist who is keen to develop their skills in adult Speech and Language Therapy in the community setting. It is therefore suitable for a current band 5 SLT or soon to graduate final year SLT student.

A post graduate qualification in dysphagia whilst desirable is not essential as this training can be offered when in post.

Main duties of the job

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC is an exciting and expanding social enterprise and we place a great amount of importance on collaborative working with a strong community focus. We like staff to be solution focused, flexible and innovative.

With support from more experienced colleagues the successful applicant will be community based assessing and managing people with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties once dysphagia trained.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.

We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.

At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

We are a small team where you will receieve a warm welcome, regular supervision, training and development opportunites and a united team approach. We offer good administrative support. ECCH spans the beautiful Norfolk/ Suffolk Coastline and we are less than an hour away from the vibrant university city of Norwich.

This post is advertised as a full time position but may be suitable for a job share. If you would like to know more about what we have to offer and how we work please do contact us. We would welcome visits from interested applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to National and local standards andguidelines relating to Professional Practice (CQ Live and HCPC)

To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employerprocedures relating to the post

To demonstrate commitment to personal development andacquisition of further skills and knowledge

To be responsible for collecting own work statistics

To be responsible for managing own time appropriately

To be responsible for managing a defined caseload

To supervise work with volunteers and assistants whereappropriate

To keep abreast of research in the field of dysphagiaand communication

To accept students once on full practice register

To be responsible for assessment, differentialdiagnosis, goal setting, formulation of treatment plans, writing assessmentreports (where appropriate), providing appropriate intervention,self-management plans and evaluating the treatment outcomes for each individualpatient

To review and discharge individual patients

To seek second opinions when necessary

To make onward referrals when necessary

To offer advice to patients, carers,and significant others about individual patients, and demonstrate practicalprocedures when appropriate

To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings

To contribute to local and national audit and qualitymeasures

To highlight and request equipment necessary forcaseload management while being cost conscious and respecting our resources.

IndicativeFeatures:

TeachingTraining and Clinical Supervision

Planned period of induction will be offered

Regular access to mentor for clinical support

Attend in-service training

Assists senior Speech and Language Therapists intraining of work experience students, volunteers, assistants, carers, SLTstudents and other professions students by offering example setting byobservation and explanation

ClinicalAdvice and Interpretation or Action

Recognises own professional boundaries and seeksadvice and support

Providesadvice and information on specific patients to Health service professionals,and staff working with the patient Socialworker

Providesinformation/ advice in appropriate clinical matters to patients/ carers,assistants, and other individual professionals

SpecialistExperience

Supported by experienced staff to develop skills inall areas

Access second opinions

Complexity

Ongoing professional support in all areas

May work in more than one location

ResourceManagement, planning and Policy Making

Manages own caseload appropriate to level ofexperience in line with HCPC guidelines

Responsible and accountable for own clinic equipment

Contributes to discussion on service planning andpolicy as a member their team

Research,Evaluation and Development

Keeps professionally up to date in the fields in whichworking

Ensures own practice is safe and appropriate

Evaluates own performance through outcome measures

May provide data for others research

Participates in clinical audit activities

StaffManagement and Leadership

May direct SLT assistants or volunteers

To be aware of the content of HRpolicies and how this applies to their area of responsibilities

Allroles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff todemonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service theyprovide to patients, service users, stakeholders, and colleagues. All membersof staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

Our Values outline the core behaviours that wecan all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE . These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone .

Underpinningour Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the rightactions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behavioursare: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, WeLead| Action - MyAccountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time, and Money | Everyone -Work Together, Achieve Together .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of HCPC

Desirable

Has completed Dysphagia training and is able to work with patients with dysphagia without direct supervision

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills for use in all areas of practice Ability to plan treatment packages for patients with communication difficulties Ability to apply knowledge of theory and clinical issues/ developments to clinical practice Ability to communicate effectively with patients with communication impairment Ability to identify own strengths and needs in relation to post Ability to form appropriate working relationships with patients and carers/ family Ability to work within a team Good knowledge of legal requirements/ governments initiatives which may influence practice. Awareness of the importance and usefulness of measuring the impact of therapy Demonstrates an interest in innovative practice Ability to identify and describe use of appropriate assessments for all patient groups

Desirable

Dysphagia trained Good understanding of Dysphagia theory Able to prioritise workload Knowledge of IDDSI

Personal Attributes

Essential

Punctual and reliable Able to begin to organise workload and manage time Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management Able to identify when to seek support Able to convey complex condition related information clearly to patients and other professionals in written and verbal form Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of conditions/ needs Accepts and follows advice and guidance Understands the importance of self- awareness and reflection Willing to support colleagues and work collaboratively Friendly & approachable Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time, and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together). Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.

Experience

Essential

A broad range of clinical placements including within community and acute hospital settings

Desirable

Currently working at a band 5 level with adults with acquired communication / swallowing difficulties

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