Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand Nhs Full time

Specialist Speech and Language TherapistTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAre you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)? If so, then this post would be an excellent opportunity for you We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to further develop the SLT role in the Care Home Liaison Hub.
This role requires a highly skilled and knowledgeable team-player who is able to think holistically and creatively in order to deliver intensive support and expertise in the care home sector. This is your chance to make a real difference to people living with dementia or complex, enduring mental health conditions who are experiencing acute mental health problems and associated distress.
The overall aim of the Care Home Liaison Hub is to:
Increase the use of non-pharmacological interventions as a first line interventionAvoid crisis situations which may result in admission to mental health or acute hospital.Provide effective training and implementation to care home staff.Improve access to direct specialist therapy provisionMain duties of the jobThis collaborative, multi-disciplinary service provides access to specialist Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and psychological support to deliver 'high intensity interventions' following a structured assessment of the person, their wellbeing and Behaviour Support Plans.
The post holder will assess and treat communication difficulties and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties and contribute to policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training. The diversity of the caseload will enable you to fine tune and specialise further in the field of mental health, whilst also incorporating complex physical health comorbidities. Peer supervision and specialist training within mental health are actively promoted and encouraged.
This post is part of a large, dynamic and established SLT service with well-defined peer support, supervision systems (individual and group) and CPD opportunities. The post-holder should be committed to the provision of high quality, evidence based practice and excited by the opportunity to represent SLT in this post and service.
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistration with HCPCDegree in Speech and Language TherapyPost-graduate training in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Dysphagia, Autism etc. (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale)Clinical Supervisory Skills courseTrust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale)Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)Membership of RCSLTExperienceSignificant experience in Speech and Language Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.Experience of supervising students on placementExperience of participation in quality improvement activitiesExperience using prioritisation systemsDay to day supervision of staffExperience of participation in clinical governance activitiesExperience of developing and delivering trainingSupervisory experienceExperience of quality improvement activitiesKnowledgeNational guidance and key standards in own specialist areaHealth and Safety legislation and its application in practiceMental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practiceClinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practiceClinical Governance and its application in practice.Care Programme Approach and its application in practiceSafeguarding and its application in practiceSignificant knowledge of the needs and difficulties of service in designated specialist areaSignificant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist areaResearch and development methodologyKnowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy

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