Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Summary
To hold a clinical caseload in a specialist area such as DLD, speech disorder and/or pre-school complex needs. To lead in service development work for specific areas of the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service. To take a lead in clinical supervision, providing support in specialist clinical area.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy team, to lead in a specialist clinical area. The role will involve holding a caseload, leading on service developments in this clinical area and supervising other members of the team.
The post holder will work closely with all other members of the team, including more junior employees, where they will be expected to manage, supervise and delegate. The post holder will have experience of working with children and young people within their specialist area. The post holder will also have some experience of leading quality improvement projects.
You must have a Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification, be registered with the HCPC, be a member of the RCSLT, and have relevant experience. The ability to drive and have access to a car is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive, friendly Speech and Language Therapy service with regular clinical team meetings and personal development planning to meet CPD needs, and with regular access to supervision. This is a forward-thinking, driven team who are always looking for ways to improve the service and think creatively about intervention and different ways of working.
About Us
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:
* We have a strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our team and organisation, and we strive to support each other at all times.
* We will provide opportunities to learn from highly experienced team members, including regular meetings and CPD sessions.
* We will provide both clinical and management supervision.
* We will provide opportunities for you to develop skills across a range of areas.
* We have opportunities to access external training if relevant to your role.
Job Responsibilities
Professional
* Maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration, working to their standards of proficiency, conduct, performance and ethics.
* Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to National, RCSLT and local clinical guidelines.
* Be accountable for own professional actions and recognise professional boundaries seeking advice and support when necessary.
* Obtain informed consent at each stage of care pathway from client/carer/relatives.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Promote the department in a positive and professional manner.
* Manage own time and prioritise tasks with minimal support.
* Delegate to others, only those tasks that are within their known competencies.
* Undertake training as necessary in line with the development needs of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
* Attend all mandatory training.
* Participate in the departments appraisal system.
* Access the departments supervision scheme, thereby reflecting on own practice with peers.
* Contribute to the teaching of other SLTs and other professional/lay groups.
* Contribute to student placements as appropriate.
Patient Related
* Manage a defined general and specialist caseload independently, following departmental guidelines with regard to the organisation of caseloads and standards.
* Provide a highly specialist second opinion service.
* Provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to patients at a variety of locations.
* Undertake assessments, and use highly specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments/decisions for case management and structure clear care plans based on best practice for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
* Communicate complex information from assessment to client/carers/relatives in a format that will enable them to fully understand the implications and actively participate in the care programme.
* Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures as agreed within the department.
* Deliver and lead complex care pathways.
* Be aware of safeguarding policies and follow procedures.
Management
* Provide some operational line management duties which may include: return to work meetings; assisting in performance management; carrying out induction of new members of staff.
* Formulate team and training plans for the specialist area, in liaison with the Team Leader.
* Involvement in the recruitment and selection process for the team.
* Supervise staff within specialist area.
Information Governance
* Maintain up to date and accurate manual and computer records in line with professional standards and local Trust policies.
* Gather activity data accurately and regularly and ensure provision of such information promptly and with local Trust guidelines.
* Confidentiality to abide by the Data Protection Act 1998.
Research and Development
* Participate in and conduct Clinical Governance/Audit projects within local service.
* Contribute to departmental audit/research design and implementation.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Professional Training:
* SLT degree or recognised equivalent
* Registered member of RCSLT
* Registered member of HCPC
* Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
* Minimum of 3 years qualified with relevant specialist experience
* Experience of supervising / mentoring junior staff / students
* Can manage own caseload of complex problems independently
* Knowledge of current trends in the management of specialist area
Essential Skills and Attributes:
* Can use a variety of assessment techniques
* Demonstrate analytical and reflection skills
* Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
* Competent computer skills and ability to utilise Information Technology
* Demonstrates good auditory discrimination and ability to transcribe speech
Essential Personal Qualities:
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
* Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Access to a car for work purposes.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details:
Employer name: Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Victoria Central Hospital, Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH445UF
Employer's website: https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/
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