To act as the clinical lead for the Speech & Language Therapy service for the Acute wards at both CRH/HRI, advancing and managing clinical practice in this area of work and taking a lead in evolving and embedding best practice into clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
* Work within the Inpatient therapy service leading, co-ordinating and developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of adult inpatients in order to advance clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base.
* Manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients / clients at a highly specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records.
* Have highly specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
o Speech disorders
o Language disorders
o Swallowing disorders
o Videofluoroscopy
o Assessment for suitability for augmentative communication
Job responsibilities
* Apply evidence based knowledge within the highly specialist clinical area acquired through in depth experience and academic study to a highly specialist post graduate level.
* Act, within the Acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Speech & Language Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients / clients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need.
* Work collaboratively with health and social care, community and acute colleagues.
* Proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of Acute patients between care settings.
* Develop highly specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for acutely ill patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits.
* Manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
* Deliver Speech and Language Therapy predominantly on acute wards.
* Participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required.
* Ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.
* Provide highly specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* Relevant Degree/Diploma
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of relevant post graduate training
* Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
* Member of Professional Body
* Study to Masters level or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Highly specialist experience of assessment and therapeutic techniques for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
* Experience in assessment, treatment and evaluation therapy in communication and swallowing disorders in acute and stroke patients
* Experience developing Staff e.g. Supervision, PDR's
* Experience in contributing to service improvements
* Experience in case management of clients with complex needs
* Experience in planning, allocating and delegating tasks
* Experience in objective swallowing assessment (videofluoroscopy)
Desirable
* Previous experience working at Band 7 level
* Experience in management of patients with tracheostomy
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Post graduate dysphagia training
* Ability to identify own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning for CPD
* Evidence of experiential learning
* Highly expert in developing and delivering training on communication and swallowing disorders within and outside of the profession, i.e. dysphagia awareness training, dysphagia screen training, teaching relevant part of university accredited course
* Ability to manage customer expectation e.g. dealing with complaints
* Demonstrates Reflective Practice
* Knowledge of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
* Critical Appraisal Skills
* Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to organise self and others e.g. rotas, event
* Proven ability to work well in a team
* Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
* Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with complex situations
* Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
* Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others
* Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Hospital / Huddersfield Royal Hospital
Salterhebble Hill
Halifax
HX3 0PW #J-18808-Ljbffr