Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are pleased to offer a unique Band 5-6 development career progression post and opportunity for highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to gain experience within HPFT's Community Specialist Learning Disability Services (SLDS).
The Band 5 - 6 SLT will work within a framework, which allows for an analysis of learning against a set level of competencies that would be expected of a Band 6 Specialist SLT within a Community Assessment and Treatment Service. The development programme will be a combination of formal, taught training and supported practice within the workplace. Trainees will be allocated a supervisor throughout the process who will be responsible for inducting them into their workplace, supporting their practice, assessing their progress against the competency framework and identifying areas for further development.
The Trainee will work as a Band 5 SLT under supervision whilst they are developing the knowledge and skills within this competency framework. They will be allocated their own caseload to manage, the complexity of which should increase in line with knowledge and skills gained.
In addition to this competency framework, the Band 5 SLT will also be expected to complete the Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies as set out by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT).
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal post for either a newly qualified SLT, or an experienced SLT wishing to progress to a Band 6 with existing dysphagia competencies. The postholder will receive regular clinical supervision and support and will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development.
The successful candidates will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team and will join the well-established Speech and Language Therapy service.
This post sits within a well-established SLT team working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary service. The post holder will benefit from formal supervision as well as excellent peer support. There is a strong ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement throughout the service and the Trust as a whole, creating possibilities for developing and extending knowledge and skills.
Job responsibilities
* To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention.
* To provide this service, by driving independently, to service users within the LD community services who present with communication difficulties.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria:
* Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes.
* Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT.
* Ability to use problem solving techniques.
* Ability to analyze professional and ethical issues.
* Applied knowledge of mental health legislation including CPA.
* Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
* Computer literacy.
* Basic word processing skills.
* Car driver and access to own vehicle essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
* State registration with HCPC.
* RCSLT Membership.
* Training in learning disabilities, mental health and/or challenging behaviour.
Experience
* Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
* Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills.
* Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary and Contract Details
£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary HCA, min £1,192-max £2,011.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-LD&F-8097-G
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