South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
This post would be suitable for a newly qualified or employed Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in specializing in the field of learning disabilities.
We are an expanding team working across the Community in South Tyneside. The successful candidate can expect to work within a friendly, professional, and committed team consisting of nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and psychiatry colleagues. They will receive regular supervision, annual appraisal, and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working with adults with learning disabilities in the community across South Tyneside. Occasionally it may be necessary to support patients within an acute or mental health setting. Our patients have a range of communication needs and co-morbid conditions.
The post holder will be expected to provide assessment, therapy intervention, and support to patients with learning disabilities and communication difficulties. They will be expected to work closely with families and caregivers, the local authority, police service, and the wider multi-disciplinary team as necessary. They should demonstrate motivation, organizational skills, empathy, and excellent communication skills. A car driver is essential for this post.
Job responsibilities
To provide a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service to patients who have communication/dysphagia needs, diverse presentations, and a range of physical, cognitive, and/or mental health conditions in a range of settings (including day services, residential settings, and the person's home) under the supervision of a senior Speech and Language Therapist. The role will involve assessment, diagnosis, prioritization, treatment, and discharge of patients.
To work as a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT), contributing to multi-disciplinary working across organizations 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 demonstrate Trust standards of behavior and values to support our delivery of excellence in all that we do.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
* Experience of multi-agency working
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of working with adults
* Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
* Supervision of junior staff
Qualifications
* Recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification
* Current Health Care Professions Council Registration
* Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of relevant communication disorders
* Knowledge of appropriate assessments and evidence-based interventions for communication disorders
* Ability to develop therapeutic partnership/rapport with patients/carers/families
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Working knowledge of Safeguarding, the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act
* Ability to relate theory to practice
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Understanding of risk management/risk assessment
* Positive attitude to working with adults with learning disabilities
* Awareness of national policies relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities, and their impact on SLT
* Ability to prioritize own clinical/non-clinical time with good organizational skills
* Ability to reflect honestly on own practice and implement learning from experiences
* Ability to recognize scope of own job role and competence and seek advice as appropriate
* Ability to use relevant IT systems
* Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment
* Able to work under own initiative
* Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
* Professional manner
* Experience delivering training packages to a range of professionals and caregivers
* Experience of working with dysphagia
* Experience of involving patients/carers/families in goal setting
Physical Skills
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
* Car Driver
* Current driving license
* Able to move and handle patients
* Ability to use computer systems
* Ability to concentrate/observe for long periods
* Must be able to accurately record data
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.
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