Job summary
The Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS) is a regional specialised service commissioned by NHS England. We provide specialised assessments and provision of communication equipment to adults and children across the North-East and North Cumbria who have complex communication needs.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Clinician who is able to meet the knowledge and skills applicable to the post, who is looking for a development opportunity to expand their skills and experience within this specialist Regional Communication Aid Service. The post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership to the team to ensure the highest possible quality of care.
The post holder will lead the therapy team and related clinical aspects of service provision, working jointly with the Technical Team Lead to achieve operation and performance in line with the NHS E service specification.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, clients, carers and other professionals to provide specialised, evidence-based assessment and equipment provision. The postholder will work closely with all members of the team.
Main duties of the job
Within the scope of the Therapy Team Lead role a focus of the post will include:
* Responsibility and accountability for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient care to service users and their carers within the Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS).
* To be responsible for the initial assessment and resulting prescription of highly complex Specialist Bespoke Communication Aid configurations for clients across the Northern Region and subsequent client reviews and related issues (e.g. re-assessments).
* Contribute to appraisal, professional and personal development of the RCAS staff.
* Identify and organise the delivery of appropriate clinical training for the RCAS staff in order to ensure that the highest standard of evidence based clinical interventions are provided.
* To lead the education and training of professionals including the upskilling of local speech and language therapy services on behalf of the Regional Communication Aid Service.
* Lead on and ensure timely clinical audit systems are in place.
* Assist the designated Clinical Business Unit (CBU) and Service Lead with Integrated Governance, individual practitioner performance and team development.
* To manage the staff and non-staff budget for the service in collaboration with the Technical Team Lead.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The Neurological Services encompass outreach services and those based at WGP. There are 4 dedicated inpatient wards (neuro-rehabilitation, neurobehavioral and neuro-psychiatry) providing 65 beds in total. There are also outpatient and community services consisting of Outpatient Spasticity Management; Regional Disability Team; Community Multiple Sclerosis Team; Community Neuropsychiatry Team; Regional Communication Aid Service; Regional Environmental Control Systems Service; North East Drive Mobility; Northumberland Head Injury Service; and Community Acquired Brain Injury Services based in Gateshead and Sunderland.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead the therapy team and related clinical aspects of service provision, working jointly with the Technical Team Lead to achieve operation and performance in line with the NHS E service specification, reporting to the Long-Term Conditions Lead.
It is expected that the post holder will demonstrate competent clinical practice and continue to further develop clinical knowledge and skills with relevant training and clinical supervision. Regular support and supervision will be available, and the post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
Essential Requirements
* Specialist knowledge and clinical experience in this field of electronic assistive technology.
* Specialist knowledge in the provision of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) prescribed solutions.
* Significant relevant clinical skills gained through demonstrated experience.
* Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions involving specialist assessment for assistive technology interventions, especially AAC solutions for clients with severe and often complex physical disabilities.
* Ability to problem solve complex (assistive technology) clinical problems.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 6th February 2025
Closing date: 20th February 2025
We welcome your application.
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