NQP Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service Full time

Job summary

Were looking for a Speech and Language Therapists who is looking to work in new, innovative ways. Our ideal candidate will thrive in fast changing environments and are always open to personal and professional growth.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of SLT services and make these more accessible for all, regardless of background. We require inspirational individuals to join our Midlands team and help us carry out our mission.

Would you like to deliver more specialist therapy to children and families. We are calling all SLTs looking for a new role. NQPs and Experienced SLTs both welcome

Our therapists work closely with schools and families to develop strong communication provisions and provide continuous support.

Chatterbug gives me the opportunity to build relationships with a variety of children, parents and professionals. This allows me to feel like I am making a real difference in the lives of the children. Working at Chatterbug feels like working with a family where support is always available. Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapist.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Team Lead and Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will plan, develop and deliver a Speech and Language Therapy service both working in family homes, education settings and within local authorities.

About us

Chatterbug Limited is a National Social Enterprise providing a range of Speech and Language Therapy services. We believe in providing high-quality, evidenced-based input that provides real results. At the core of our service, we have four values that form our Chatterbug Constitution, and it guides how we conduct ourselves. These are :

Open: For continuous self-development, we believe in trust and transparency We love diversity, change and new ideas.

Connected: Were always learning from our team and community Working together means building a community were proud of.

Dependable: We work hard to create a positive and comfortable atmosphere, where all employees are understood, supported and respected.

Fortitude: Bring on bravery. Challenges are our best opportunity to learn - if we make a mistake, its all about how we bounce back. Go beyond your comfort zone, and never be too scared to ask for help.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy services in line with the needs of the client base. To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/young people with a range of SLCN. To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTAs To proactively support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To assess, diagnose and provide support to children with a range of SLCN including complex needs. To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment To represent the service at health and education panels where required To provide assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures

Communication

To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills Communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively. To produce detailed reports, reflecting knowledge regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand. To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans. To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate To maintain up-to-date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines

Clinical Governance Requirements

To gather statistical data punctually To participate in service research as required To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks

Information Governance

Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR rules. The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation. The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 The postholder must comply with Chatterbug policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the Confidentiality policy. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the organisation's standard, and data quality processes and standards.

Continuing Professional Development

To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study To participate in an individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines To attend relevant in service training and meetings To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practices. To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents/ guardians and other professionals To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate

Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers

To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree on client management To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist To respond sensitively at all times, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To adapt the practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

Physical Skills

To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients To demonstrate knowledge of correct moving/handling clients with disabilities To use equipment with due care

Responsibility for Equipment or Financial Resources

To be responsible for the security, care, maintenance and delivery of equipment ensuring standards of safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to clients To monitor stock/equipment levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate

Freedom to Act

To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking support as appropriate To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and a professional code of conduct To discharge appropriately, agreeing on a point of closure with the clients and carers and informing other professionals

Health & Safety

Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Mental Capacity Act 2005

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services is conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice.

Safeguarding is Everyones Business

Chatterbug has a responsibility to ensure that all children/young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies/procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways that support equality and diversity and work within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Chatterbug is an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.

This job description acts only as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. This role may be allocated additional tasks in line with the business needs and developments.

Please note for this role you must be able to travel Independantly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- Bachelors Degree - Valid HCPC Registration and RCSLT Membership - Able to travel Independently

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