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Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• They consult with physicians & other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty.
• RRTs assess & evaluate patients to develop & recommend or implement complex care, using protocols in respiratory modalities, medications, advanced modes of ventilation, supplemental oxygen, & intubation.
• They select & adapt respiratory care procedures as may be required based on patient status, recognizing the differing developmental & treatment needs of patients of different ages.
• Specifically, the differing needs of the adult & geriatric patient populations served.
• RRTs suggest alternate modes of treatment as indicated based on assessment & analysis of patient response to treatment.
• Performs critical care patient management techniques such as, non-invasive, & invasive ventilation, intubation, airway management, hemodynamic calculations & any other patient related functions as deemed within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists & institutional policy.
• Medication delivery related to respiratory care, initiating & monitoring oxygen therapy.
• Lung function testing to include bedside, remote spirometry, & advanced pulmonary function testing in both inpatient & outpatient settings.
• Oxygen evaluations via SpO2 & arterial blood gases & analysis.
• Airway clearance therapies to include but not limited to manual percussion, chest vest, manual & mechanical cough assist, hyperinflation therapy & incentive spirometry.
• Obtain, interpret, & analyze physiological specimens & data, & communicates the results to the respective physician after analysis is complete as required.
• Assist with bronchoscopies to include bedside & advanced testing.
• Participates in care team rounds.
• Sleep diagnostics & therapies or other related treatments as may be indicated and/or ordered by a physician or other licensed independent practitioner & performed by respiratory care personnel, as per departmental procedures.
• Actively participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
• Performs bronchial hygiene, such as suctioning, & sputum sampling & induction as deemed necessary by personal observation and/or upon request by the physician or other licensed independent practitioner.
• RRTs participate as a member of the Code Blue team (resuscitation team), the Rapid Response Team (RRT), & Medical Assistance Team (MAT) as assigned.
• The respiratory therapist takes an active role in resuscitations & is responsible for airway management to include but not limited to endotracheal intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway placement, oxygen delivery, ventilation, obtaining & analyzing arterial blood gas samples & any other care as may be required per institutional policy or departmental procedures in an emergency immediately & without prior physician notification.
• Provide outpatient services including but not limited to diagnostic testing for oxygen evaluation, home sleep testing & COPD case management.
• Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
• May need to perform home visits with patients receiving home respiratory equipment and/or oxygen, driving will be required.
• Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
• Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
• Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
• Cleans, sterilizes, & assembles all respiratory care equipment as may be required per manufacturer or departmental SOP. Performs routine adjustments as needed.
• Document appropriately per departmental SOP & facility standards on all current charting platforms.
• Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees. They serve as a preceptor to lower graded staff.
• Assists in the development of new standard operating procedures, medical center policies, or protocols.
• Participates in section competency programs & projects.
• All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.

Work Schedule:8:ooam-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Telework: Available, Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:54396-A, 54397-A, 51426-A, 51414-A

Starting at $44,001 Per Year (GS 00)

Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• They consult with physicians & other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty.
• RRTs assess & evaluate patients to develop & recommend or implement complex care, using protocols in respiratory modalities, medications, advanced modes of ventilation, supplemental oxygen, & intubation.
• They select & adapt respiratory care procedures as may be required based on patient status, recognizing the differing developmental & treatment needs of patients of different ages.
• Specifically, the differing needs of the adult & geriatric patient populations served.
• RRTs suggest alternate modes of treatment as indicated based on assessment & analysis of patient response to treatment.
• Performs critical care patient management techniques such as, non-invasive, & invasive ventilation, intubation, airway management, hemodynamic calculations & any other patient related functions as deemed within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists & institutional policy.
• Medication delivery related to respiratory care, initiating & monitoring oxygen therapy.
• Lung function testing to include bedside, remote spirometry, & advanced pulmonary function testing in both inpatient & outpatient settings.
• Oxygen evaluations via SpO2 & arterial blood gases & analysis.
• Airway clearance therapies to include but not limited to manual percussion, chest vest, manual & mechanical cough assist, hyperinflation therapy & incentive spirometry.
• Obtain, interpret, & analyze physiological specimens & data, & communicates the results to the respective physician after analysis is complete as required.
• Assist with bronchoscopies to include bedside & advanced testing.
• Participates in care team rounds.
• Sleep diagnostics & therapies or other related treatments as may be indicated and/or ordered by a physician or other licensed independent practitioner & performed by respiratory care personnel, as per departmental procedures.
• Actively participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by anesthesia services program.
• Performs bronchial hygiene, such as suctioning, & sputum sampling & induction as deemed necessary by personal observation and/or upon request by the physician or other licensed independent practitioner.
• RRTs participate as a member of the Code Blue team (resuscitation team), the Rapid Response Team (RRT), & Medical Assistance Team (MAT) as assigned.
• The respiratory therapist takes an active role in resuscitations & is responsible for airway management to include but not limited to endotracheal intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway placement, oxygen delivery, ventilation, obtaining & analyzing arterial blood gas samples & any other care as may be required per institutional policy or departmental procedures in an emergency immediately & without prior physician notification.
• Provide outpatient services including but not limited to diagnostic testing for oxygen evaluation, home sleep testing & COPD case management.
• Manage or arrange delivery & set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, & COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
• May need to perform home visits with patients receiving home respiratory equipment and/or oxygen, driving will be required.
• Provides instructions to the patient & his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, & actual use of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home ventilators, cough assist & chest physiotherapy.
• Act as a liaison between veteran's & contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, & ensuring prompt & appropriate delivery of services.
• Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique & standard precautions are always maintained.
• Cleans, sterilizes, & assembles all respiratory care equipment as may be required per manufacturer or departmental SOP. Performs routine adjustments as needed.
• Document appropriately per departmental SOP & facility standards on all current charting platforms.
• Provides education & instructions for physicians, students, & other health care disciplines in the proper utilization of respiratory care equipment & therapy.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees. They serve as a preceptor to lower graded staff.
• Assists in the development of new standard operating procedures, medical center policies, or protocols.
• Participates in section competency programs & projects.
• All Respiratory Therapy Staff will be expected to cover all units, wards, & clinics, within ECHCS VAMC both inpatient & outpatient.

Work Schedule:8:ooam-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Telework: Available, Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:54396-A, 54397-A, 51426-A, 51414-A

Starting at $44,001 Per Year (GS 5-11)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Adult Community SLT Service.

This would be a great opportunity for a newly qualified speech and language therapist to begin their career in SLT or experienced Band 5 therapist looking to change speciality to adult acquired neurological conditions in a community setting.

Assessment and treatment for clients with communication and swallowing conditions from a range of diagnostic groups, including progressive neurological conditions, stroke, care of the elderly and others.

Deliver high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance within identified clinical area

Plan, provide and evaluate interventions within an identified clinical area

Deliver SLT intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary working

Participate in the delivery of service specific training as required



Find out more about working for our organisation here:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html



Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

This post would suit a newly qualified SLT, or experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist who has an interest in working with clients with a range of clinical conditions in a community setting.

We offer:
• trust preceptorship programme for newly qualified AHPs
• support to complete Newly Qualified Practitioner RCSLT competencies
• external dysphagia training with comprehensive post training supervision programme to support you to become a competent dysphagia practitioner
• ongoing clinical, management and peer supervision
• regular team meetings and continuing professional development opportunities
• hybrid working with opportunities for working from home and in bases and clinics offering a work-life balance for staff well being
• A professionally led service in an CQC 'outstanding' rated Trust
• A well-resourced service e.g. AAC equipment, software, I-pads
• Varied and interesting work
• Support from a friendly and sociable team

The Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Team serves the Central, North and South areas of the county of Norfolk. We aim to provide a patient focused, clinically driven service to ensure clear delivery and development of services for the specific populations we serve.


This advert closes on Saturday 7 Dec 2024

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Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
Biborough SLT Early Years Team - Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Come and join the CLCH SLT Early Years team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NQP or experienced Band Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy Early Years Service at Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust.

We are looking for a speech and language therapist with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills who are seeking to develop and broaden their clinical experience of working with preschool children in a dynamic and supportive team.

Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

To provide in conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team an accessible, person centred, effective, needs led SLT service to the 0-5 age population and their families.

To work with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, suitable intervention and discharge for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) on the caseload.

To work closely with children, parents, carers and multi-disciplinary team members across Health, Social Services, Education and Children’s Services to identify and support children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs as relevant to the post.

To understand and meet professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children’s Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

To maintain accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a Chester-based SEND school as they are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated speech and language therapist to support pupils between the ages of 4 - 19. This is a full-time permanent role supporting young people with ASD.

Your new role
As a speech and language therapist within this school you will be supporting pupils with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal. You play a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary team within the school and ensure that each student's needs are accounted for, recorded and planned by delivering expert advice to teaching staff on how to support pupils' communication development. As well as advising teaching staff, you will directly support pupils by delivering bespoke speech and language support on a 1:1 and group basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as extensive referenceable experience as a speech and language therapist, as well as:

• Experience delivering SALT within a school setting is advantageous but not essential
• A full SALT qualification/degree
• Be able to commit to full-time hours

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits which include:

• Highly competitive annual salary
• Permanent contract
• Highly competitive holiday package
• Company pension

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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There is expected to be a 50:50 split between clinical delivery and the Head of Therapies remit. The clinical work will be somewhat dependant on the location: Blackpool = Mainstream school and/or SEN / ASD assessments Bolton and Liverpool = SEN in a Special school Halton = Mainstream school and/or SENin Special schools and Resource Bases As the Head of Therapies, the successful candidate will line manage Lead SLTs; promote a coaching culture; contribute to strategic planning; and lead on clinical quality standards.

You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details. Core responsibilities. To provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team Provide speech, language and communication assessments for pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice. SLT student placements. Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers. Development of SLT services and training. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.

This position is multidisciplinary and may be filled as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Marriage & Family Therapist Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers, Vet Center Outstations and Community Access Points) and in communities distant from the Vet Center through planned outreach, often in conjunction with a Mobile Vet Center.
• Responsible for Administrative and outreach staff service functions
• Responsible for the Vet Center's resource and fiscal management, monitoring control points, developing the annual budget, operating within that budget and accounting for appropriated funds
• Leads the coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff.
• Lead in planning, establishing and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, and monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the work of all Vet Center staff, including social workers, other Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health Professionals recognized as licensed independent practitioners, Title 5 Readjustment Counselors, outreach workers, and program support assistants.
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include in-person and virtual services based on client preference, within the parameters of all current VHA directives, state licensure standards and VA OIG expectations.
• Responsible for professional assessment and specialized service planning to address the most complex readjustment problems presented by eligible clients within the Vet Center setting Service provision to such cases requires the incumbent to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment perspectives into the development of the service plan
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required based on the needs of the Vet Center.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Marriage and Family Therapist Program Manager-Vet Center Director/PD780447A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

Role: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: Full time 40 hours

Location: Cambian Wing College

Salary/Benefits: Up to £39,404.00

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team?

This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours.

This an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Wing College. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work along site the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team, which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.

Cambian Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years, who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions.

We provide robust therapeutic support alongside our students’ academic/ vocational programmes to enable them to gain the life skills, qualifications and employability qualities to ensure the greatest opportunity of successful outcomes (regardless of their starting point) and the chance to truly thrive.

Why join us?

Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we also offer excellent training and development opportunities to include: full induction training, excellent clinical supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties. You will receive full support from our onsite multidisciplinary team and join in routine service meetings with companywide Speech and Language Therapists.

Job Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals to maximise their potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. As an SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implement approaches to support communication based on the outcome of individual’s assessments and provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the implementation of the therapeutic approach across the environment.

You will respond to referrals and be responsible for ensuring an inclusive communication environment is maintained, audits are completed and the RCSLT 5 good communication standards are utilised. A key aspect of your role will be to work effectively as part of the companywide SLT team and contribute to service development.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will have a degree or a postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have experience working with individuals that have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders and preferably have worked with AAC approaches.

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary team
Clinical supervision
Developmental opportunities
Research opportunities & support
Internal/external training on new initiatives
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for the length of service included) - Pro Rata

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, resilient and forward thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people within our care. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Planning and organisational tasks / duties To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns. To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires. Patient Care Responsibilities To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team. To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes. To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required. To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions. Communication / Relationship Skills To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning. To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment. To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary. To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters. To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies. To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients. To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted. Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems. To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients. To manage frequently highly stressful conditions To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner Analytical / Judgmental Skills To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies. To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required. To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills. To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice. Personal and people development To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service. To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants. To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs. To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser. Participate in the supervision of students. Deputise for the team leader when required. To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workers within the clinical area. To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio. To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator. To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals. To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions. Health, safety and security To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Take responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others To ensure completion of relevant risk assessments and associated documentation. To take appropriate action, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health and safety and security at risk. To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patients caseload. To demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk, actively participating in clinical governance groups. Policy and Service Improvement/ Development To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable propose changes to working practice. To assist the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice for the team and evaluate outcomes. Audit/Research & Development To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty. To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects. To participate in any relevant clinical governance projects and audits. To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness. Quality To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives. To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice by keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice. To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging throughout the team. Freedom to Act To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within the codes of practice and professional guidelines. To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist is available if required and clinical work is not routinely evaluated. Equality, diversity and rights Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity Responsibility for financial and other physical resources Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used in the course of work. Responsibilities for information resources To maintain accurate and timely statistical information as required by senior staff and managers. To be responsible for the accurate in of clinical information onto the Trust IT system. Further information and general responsibilities: To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. This includes being conversant with relevant trust safety policies and procedures. To report incidents and near misses at work; take part in the risk management process; attend all mandatory training courses in the agreed duration as defined by trust policy and carry out tasks and use equipment only when competent to do so. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection act. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able. To comply with the trusts corporate and local policies and procedures on such subjects and clinical management and human resources. To ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. As a trust employee to be mindful of this and do what is appropriate to the role and level meet this duty of responsibility. To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role. To comply with the trusts policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and smoking. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able. General responsibilities To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior Hand Therapy Therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

The Staffbank Benefits include:
• • Weekly Pay
• Free Compliance Checks
• Access to Mandatory Training
• Flexible Working
• First refusal over agency
• Access to an NHS email giving you further access to NHS Discounts such as the Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts
• Access to NHS Pension

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior hand therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

1. To carry and prioritise own patient caseload and other ongoing tasks, allocating appropriate work to technical instructors and students.

2. To perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts or situations, to provide specialised packages of care, treatment and advice to patients, based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and the range of treatment options and/or adaptive techniques and/or equipment provision, and/or care services.

3. To attend consultant outpatients clinics and to assess and treat patients as necessary.

4. To incorporate the appropriate standard assessment tools with patients, and apply additional relevant skills in specialised splint making.

5. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and co-operation in assessment and treatment, and in giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for ongoing care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential for patients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.

6. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as the hand therapist representative for individual patients, to inform complex discussions, gain a full range of information prior to planning patient centred goals, analyse options for meeting goals and participate in the clinical decision making process and development of comprehensive MDT plans for discharge.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details about the role and responsibilities.

Core responsibilities:To provide a speech and language therapy services to children as a member of the Education team: Provide speech, language and communication assessments and intervention in consultation with the education team and other SLTsand SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes for pupils Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice SLT student placements Induction, supervision and support of junior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers Development of SLT services and training The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of service

Role: Speech and Language Therapist Hours: 40 hours per week Location: The Forum School Salary/Benefits: £29,969 per annum Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team? The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool. Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs. &n

Communication and relationship skills To work alongside other speech & language therapy colleagues providing support and professional exchange of ideas and experience. To attend appropriate meetings within stroke services & adult SLT team. To liaise with the lead stroke speech and language therapist and manager of stroke services To liaise with the area team lead clinician regarding day to day management of with in stroke services To liaise with the appropriate acute speech & language therapists at the acute sites regarding day to day management of the acute caseload To contribute to specialist clinical teams by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multidisciplinary team/other professions To communicate condition related information to clients who have communication problems themselves requiring tact or persuasive skills To work closely with clients, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the client management To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understand exist To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and carers to engage in the therapeutic process To demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations To deal with initial complaints sensitively and to process according to organisational policy To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties To employ excellent verbal and written communication skills To represent the speech & language therapy within stroke services. To be aware of, adhere to and implement service and team plans and policies including integrated/multi-agency working To provide specialist advice to other parties as appropriate To explain the role of speech & language therapy in work settings Internal Patients, relatives and carers Referrers Medical and nursing colleagues Discharge co-ordinator AHP colleagues SCART Stroke services Head and members of the adult speech and language therapy team Speech and language therapy peers in Medway External Royal college of SLT and special interest groups Colleagues in acute NHS trust and therapy teams Colleagues in intermediate care teams and social care AHP colleagues in referring/receiving hospitals Equipment services: TCES, wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics. Knowledge, training and experience Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent Registered members of royal college of speech & language therapist Health professions council licence to practice Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses including acquired adult neurology and stroke Experience of wide range of clinical settings and communication difficulties Relevant experience in acquired neurological difficulties including stroke Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Well developed concentration skills Good organisational skills and prioritisation skills Experience of giving training and presentations Highly developed auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Well established specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapy management techniques underpinned by evidence based practice that are relevant to communication and swallowing problems in stroke Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults and stroke (including vulnerable adults and mental capacity act) Understanding of the roles of other professionals Knowledge of standards of record keeping To have experience of working independently as well as part of a team To identify personal and professional development evidence by a personal development plan as part of the appraisal process To maintain professional standards by attending appropriate training including specialist short courses and development relating to the clinical specialism to maintain up to date HPC and RCSLT registration To demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to RCSLT professional clinical guidelines and standard as set out in communicating quality 3 and HPC To demonstrate a working knowledge of the principals of clinical governance/audit and their application to professional practice. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of evidenced based practice in specialist clinical field Analytical and judgement skills To analyse complex information regarding client care and compare a range of options for intervention To refer on to other specialist services as appropriate To make appropriate clinical decisions following specialist assessment, including recognising potential breakdown To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence form specialist assessment To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor To identify training needs within the team To demonstrate that ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided Planning and organisational skills To manage and priories own specialist caseload independently To manage and prioritise own workload To participate in the development and delivery of specialist training of other professional groups and carers Physical skills To demonstrate the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of the clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness To use highly developed auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically To demonstrate precise physical skills in carrying out oral facial tract examinations, cervical auscultation and the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices where appropriate To work in an interdisciplinary way to provide comprehensive assessment of patients with a wide variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. Responsibility for patient / client care To provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or swallowing problems in the specialist area of stroke implementing specialist programmes as a specialist member of the speech & language therapy and stroke services teams To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measurers To determine the clinical need for videofluoroscopy and/or FEES (fibre endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) assessment for clients and assist in the assessment and analysis to devise an appropriate management plan To be responsible for devising and delivering a specialist package of care (including the use of tracheal suctioning where appropriate) which is appropriate to the client group and the individual client circumstances based on best practice integrating psychosocial, physical, emotional, cultural, linguistic and environmental factors within an holistic patient centred approach To ensure that clients and carers are involved in the planning and implementation of their specialist care plans To advise and liaise with carers and other agencies regarding the management and care of the client with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties To monitor blood pressure in clients on the stroke services caseload To refer on to other specialist services if required Responsibility for policy and service development implementation To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence of clinical specialism To use specialist knowledge to inform service/policy developments within own specialist area To contribute to interagency/multidisciplinary team building Responsibilities for financial and physical resources To monitor and request equipment within each location To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loans to clients To ensure the safe use of any equipment by clients/carers Responsibilities for human resources (HR) To provide preceptorship for newly qualified speech & language therapists in adult team To liaise with and work alongside care staff, support staff, assistants and volunteers To direct and supervise the work of stroke rehabilitation assistants To provide specialist advice to other parties as appropriate To provide and supervise full placements for speech & language therapy students and prospective speech & language therapy students To participate in the organisational wide appraisal process To provide and supervise the adult speech & language therapy post graduate dysphagia training programme Responsibilities for information resources To undertake general administrative and client related administrative tasks in line with stroke services operational policies To maintain client records in accordance with RCSLT professional standards and local organisational operational policies and quality standards To provide accurate statistical information as required To produce reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding clients needs and devise care plans To share specialist and complex information with others observing data protection guidelines Please see the JD attached for further information