Job summary
This post would be suitable for anewly qualified or employed Speech and Language Therapist with an interest inspecialising in the field of learning disabilities.
We are an expanding team workingacross the Community in South Tyneside. The successful candidate canexpect to work within a friendly, professional and committed team consisting ofnursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology and psychiatrycolleagues. They will receive regularsupervision, annual appraisal and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working with adults withlearning disabilities in the community across South Tyneside. Occasionally it may be necessary to supportpatients within an acute or mental health setting. Our patients have a range of communicationneeds and co-morbid conditions.
The post holder will be expectedto provide assessment, therapy intervention and support to patients withlearning disabilities and communication difficulties. They will be expected towork closely with families and caregivers, the local authority, police serviceand the wider multi-disciplinary team as necessary. They should demonstratemotivation, organisational skills, empathy and excellent communicationskills. Please see the job descriptionfor more detail. A car driver isessential for this post.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service to patients who have a range of communication/dysphagia needs, including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties. Patients may have diverse presentations and a range of physical, cognitive and/or mental health conditions. The work may take place in a range of settings (including day services, residential settings and the persons home). The role will involve assessment, diagnosis, prioritisation, triage, treatment and discharge of patients.
To work as a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT), contributing to multi-disciplinary working across organisations to address the needs of patients referred to the team.
To manage a delegated caseload working collaboratively with patients, carers and staff to meet the needs of patients.
To participate in service development and audit activities as directed by the appropriate lead.
To supervise the work of more junior SLTs, SLT Assistants/Technical Instructors and students.
To participate in research in specialist area as required.
To demonstrate Trust standards of behaviour and values to support our delivery of excellence in all that we do.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
1. Knowledge of relevant communication and/or swallowing disorders
2. Knowledge of appropriate assessments and evidence based
3. interventions for communication and/or swallowing disorders and ability to perform these
4. Ability to develop therapeutic partnership/rapport with patients/carers/families
5. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
6. Working knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act
7. Experience of involving patients/carers/families in goal setting
8. Positive attitude to working with adults with learning disabilities
9. Knowledge of national policies relating to adults with learning disabilities and able to implement learning/guidance from these in own practice
10. Ability to prioritise own clinical/non-clinical time with good organisational skills
11. Ability to reflect honestly on own practice and implement learning from experiences
12. Ability to recognise scope of own job role and competence
13. Ability to seek advice as appropriate
14. Ability to use relevant IT systems
15. Ability to work under own initiative
16. Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
17. Professional manner
18. Willingness and commitment to work towards dysphagia qualification/competency if this has not already been achieved
19. Ability to work on own and as part of a team flexibly to meet service requirements
Desirable
20. Experience of working with dysphagia
21. Experience delivering training packages to a range of professionals and caregivers
22. Experience of working in challenging and changing environments
Qualifications
Essential
23. Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification
24. Current membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
25. Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
26. Dysphagia qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
27. Able to meet travel requirements of the post
28. Car driver/owner
29. Current driving licence
30. Able to move and handle patients
31. Able to use computer systems
32. Able to concentrate/observe for long periods
33. Must be able to accurately record data
Experience
Essential
34. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
35. Experience of multi-agency working
36. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
37. Experience working with adults
Desirable
38. Preceptorship completed if applicable
39. Experience supervising junior staff
40. Experience working in community setting
41. Able to hold own caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy
42. Completed newly qualified practitioner competency framework