Job summary Speech & Language Therapist Location: Lancashire Up to £43,585 - £49,119 per annum DOE 37.5 Hours per week Why Join Us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We also have a range of residential and supported living services across the UK in which we deliver person centred support that enables life changing outcomes. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. Main duties of the job Purpose To provide a Speech and Language service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff) and evaluating programmes of person centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To demonstrate clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and People We Support. This role carries no line management responsibilities, but the post holder will have a responsibility to mentor and supervise more junior members of the team The post holder will be expected to work effectively with the Therapy team, the nursing teams and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers, assistants, and students within their team About us Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds. Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £43,585 - £49,119 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0462-24-0106 Job locations Brainkind Teal Avenue Fulwood Preston PR2 9BN Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical / Professional Practice To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional with support and supervision (which may be remote) from a more senior SaLT for more complex cases. To accept professional accountability and responsibility. To apply the specialist neurorehabilitation model, demonstrating knowledge of current research findings, and best practice in the field. With supervision as required, to manage a caseload of People We Support with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour. To use evidence-based practice, service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention. With supervision as required, undertake comprehensive assessments, considering environment, context and future plans, of People We Support in order to formulate appropriate: Rehabilitation goals Care plans Communication and dysphagia therapy programmes Referrals Communication partner training Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical / Professional Practice To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional with support and supervision (which may be remote) from a more senior SaLT for more complex cases. To accept professional accountability and responsibility. To apply the specialist neurorehabilitation model, demonstrating knowledge of current research findings, and best practice in the field. With supervision as required, to manage a caseload of People We Support with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour. To use evidence-based practice, service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention. With supervision as required, undertake comprehensive assessments, considering environment, context and future plans, of People We Support in order to formulate appropriate: Rehabilitation goals Care plans Communication and dysphagia therapy programmes Referrals Communication partner training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience, Skills and Ability Use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Knowledge and application of Speech and Language assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning. Knowledge of models of practice and assessment tools relevant to discipline & clinical area. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and how to apply to clinical practice. An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities. An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to physical performance. An ability to organise, coordinate and respond efficiently to complex information. At least one years experience in management of dysphagia. Awareness of current legislation and professional ethics and their application in practice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice. Ability to build effective working relationships. Desirable Competent IT skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience, Skills and Ability Use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Knowledge and application of Speech and Language assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning. Knowledge of models of practice and assessment tools relevant to discipline & clinical area. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and how to apply to clinical practice. An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities. An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to physical performance. An ability to organise, coordinate and respond efficiently to complex information. At least one years experience in management of dysphagia. Awareness of current legislation and professional ethics and their application in practice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice. Ability to build effective working relationships. Desirable Competent IT skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Brainkind Address Brainkind Teal Avenue Fulwood Preston PR2 9BN Employer's website https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)