Total 29 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Walsall

You must have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to show you are self- motivated and flexible in your approach to your work to meet the requirements for our developing service. You must already be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council for a minimum of 2 years and hold or be working towards and independent prescribing qualification. You are expected to work within key performance indicators as part of the service provision and show you can work on your own initiative, with other Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants, Nursing staff, Medical staff and other healthcare professionals in line with the Hospitals Trust Values. To support your development, full local training will be provided on medicines management and within an emergency care setting to the successful candidate and your development needs will be identified through an annual individual performance development review. You will work closely with the Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team within the Emergency Department to deliver high quality, patient focused medicines management services.

To work closely within and with multi-disciplinary teams in addressing a range of complex care and support issues across a spectrum of needs, developing positive relationships across the safeguarding partnership including engagement of staff within the HCP 0-19 service To provide responsive, individualised packages of care reflecting child/familys needs in partnership with parents and professionals. To provide one to one support and coordinate the support provided by other professionals to families with complex needs. To deliver evidence based interventions which are proportional to the needs of the child/family. To work with parents to empower families to make sustainable changes, ensuring families are fully recognised with appropriate support and challenge to bring about effective change in family behaviours. To focus on the voice of the child and the family to achieve positive outcomes; with the voice of the child at the centre of care delivery. To work within family hubs as part of collaborative working supporting children and families with complex needs Implementation of parental engagement strategies maintaining parental involvement in care To prepare conference reports, attend ICPCs and RCPCs and core groups and any other professional meetings, undertaking and fulfilling the role of the Strengthening Families Lead Practitioner. To support parental resilience and social connections and promotion of positive parenting To support an open environment where families feel free to explore their difficulties and needs. Please refer to the job description for more information

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Partner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: Zero hour
Working Pattern: To be discussed in interview
Rate of Pay: £11.83ph

Branch Name: The Pinfold
Branch Address: 29a The Pinfold, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3JJ

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like:

• Participating in all branch processes
• Building positive relationships with customers, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Serving as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy, representing the company and interacting with the community on a daily basis

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

The ideal candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Previous customer service training (optional)

INDRL

This role is for a Clinical Nurse Endoscopist, who already has the relevant experience and training within the Endoscopy department setting.

The role will be independently scoping patients within the trust framework for patient safety.

Please refer to the job description and job specification for more in-depth details and requirements.

This is a highly complex, highly specialised Clinical Endoscopist role with responsibility for the assessment of care needs for patients within the post holder’s care, diagnosing and treating disease processes identified through the endoscopy pathway. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence-based care and NICE guidelines.

Being responsible for the day-to-day function of their own caseload, assessing, implementing and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in Clinical Endoscopist led endoscopy sessions.

Work autonomously as a Clinical Endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed.



Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols.

Take endoscopic biopsies and update and action histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis.

Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures

including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit. We have recently moved into our brand new, state of the art Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Please refer to the specific job description and job specification for more in-depth details and requirements along with how this will be tested within your application and/or interview.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant others requiting chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment, with the support of senior colleagues. May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of the chemotherapy team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals, patients and their carer's. Participate in audit and quality initiatives. Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in both the acute trust and community. The post holder will rotate between acute hospital and community clinic settings. Will provide sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancer drugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's received said treatments. Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff where applicable. Acts in a manner that upholds the values to the trust and that of the profession,



This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.

Are you passionate about driving forward the Chemotherapy unit service improvements for the Division of Surgery and improving patient experience? We currently have a vacancy available for band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse role Outpatients to work in close collaboration with the Matron and Senior Sister.

The post holder should act in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession, ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance. You will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of the clinical service and ensure implementation of the Trust’s policies, aims and objectives. You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.

Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care.

Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.

In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved. Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the seniornurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.

Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusion chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy. Required to perform venepuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Please refer to the specific job description and job specification for more in-depth details and requirements along with how this will be tested within your application and/or interview.

To obtain consent as outlined in Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Trust policies. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise. To undertake a proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse/multi pathologies by using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques. To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, knowledge and skills of treatment techniques, e.g. Occupational Therapy techniques, patient education and other alternative options. To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within a designated clinical area of work. To formulate realistic goals and participate in discharge planning as appropriate within the multi-disciplinary team. To effectively communicate with patients, family/carers who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, or who do not have English as their first language. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and change treatment programmes if required. To be responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethicsand to follow Trust documentation policies. To actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and integrate Occupational Therapy treatment into the overall treatment programme. This may include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning from the healthcare provider setting. To be an active member of the weekend service following the completion of the necessary training and when competency levels have been achieved. When working out of hours, provide feedback to medical, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients functioning. To ensure that your own practice meets the level of competency required by professional standards of Occupational Therapy practice. To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks appropriate Occupational Therapy staff. Please refer to the Job Description for more information

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder. Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment. Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines. Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care. Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students. In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved. Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the senior nurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines. Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusion chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy. Required to perform venepuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.

Allocate Workload Ensure KPI's are met Ensure service is maintained Support workstreams when necessary Please see Job description and peron spec

The successful candidate will be able to work in a calm, organised way with the ability to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. The post entails manual handling and repetition of tasks. You must be confident, friendly and able to work in a very busy environment against tight deadlines. Previous knowledge and experience of working in a similar environment would be advantageous. It is essential that your application demonstrates your ability to meet the Job Description and Person Specification, and in particular your experience of working as part of a busy team, knowledge of confidentiality, good communication and customer service skills. The post requires the use of kick stools and step ladders to retrieve files and involves long periods of being on your feet.

An excellent opportunity has been developed, for an experienced and dynamic clinician Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical team.

This is an exciting new opportunity that has resulted from recent retirement, giving staff members the support to work between various elements of the Acute Medical Services (General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory).

You will assess and treat people in line with emerging evidence and guidelines; you will be innovative and personalised in your approach. Participating in the supervision and training of team members and supporting the continual evaluation and improvement of the service.

To provide highly specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients and their carers on all aspects of treatment and management.

You will joining our dynamic team of Therapists who strive towards providing early and holistic intervention as well as regaining independence whilst specialising in the management of acutely unwell medical patients, working closely with other members of the multi-professional team. Medical therapists provide a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and are valued as a highly respected member of the multidisciplinary team, working across a number of clinical areas supporting patient flow.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.


The Walsall Healthcare Therapy Teams are made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Staff working across Medicine and Critical Care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative Occupational Therapist who is driven to implement change and service development whilst expanding their own and others knowledge and skills across the service. You will need good clinical skills, a flexible approach, including excellent team working, organisational and time management skills.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
• To obtain consent as outlined in Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Trust policies.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
• To undertake a proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse/multi pathologies by using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques.
• To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, knowledge and skills of treatment techniques, e.g. Occupational Therapy techniques, patient education and other alternative options.
• To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within a designated clinical area of work.
• To formulate realistic goals and participate in discharge planning as appropriate within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To effectively communicate with patients, family/carers who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, or who do not have English as their first language.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and change treatment programmes if required.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and to follow Trust documentation policies.
• To actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and integrate Occupational Therapy treatment into the overall treatment programme. This may include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning from the healthcare provider setting.
• To be an active member of the weekend service following the completion of the necessary training and when competency levels have been achieved.
• When working out of hours, provide feedback to medical, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients’ functioning.
• To ensure that your own practice meets the level of competency required by professional standards of Occupational Therapy practice.
• To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks appropriate Occupational Therapy staff.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Are you good with people and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills? Do you have experience of supervising staff in demanding environment? If so, we would like to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Health Records Team.



Health Records Supervisor

Sunday - Thursday 3 pm - 11 pm


PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN**

The post holder will work as part of a team that operates 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, retrieving and preparing patient records for clinic and inpatient activity. Duties include allocating work to team members, creating rotas, supporting staff and monitoring performance to ensure the service is delivered as required during your shift. Monitor sickness absence in line with policy, monitor annual leave and undertake appraisals.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a calm, organised way with the ability to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions. You must be confident, friendly and able to work in a very busy and demanding environment against extremely tight deadlines.

Previous knowledge and experience of working in a similar environment is desirable. It is essential that your application demonstrates your ability to meet the Job Description and Person Specification, and in particular your experience of allocating work and monitoring performance.

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.



Allocate Workload

Ensure KPI's are met

Ensure service is maintained

Support workstreams when necessary



Please see Job description and peron spec


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Health Records Access Team. This is a very busy team that provides a vital service to the Trust processing requests for patient information, for example Subject Access Requests, police requests, court orders, continuing care requests etc. Although full training will be provided, you will require an understanding of information governance and data protection principles.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

You must possess excellent communication skills. Previous Health Records experience would be advantageous. It is essential that you are a well organised, self-motivated individual and be able to adapt to the needs of the service. You must be able to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Duties include:
• Record and receipt all requests from external agencies
• Locate all medical records, contacting various disciplines and departments as necessary
• Ensure verification of any identification is undertaken prior to disclosing information
• Forward copies of medical records to correct destination securely
• Supply copy records as per GDPR and Access to Health Guidelines
• Communication with both internal and external agencies i.e. Solicitors, Police, Coroners, other health care providers and general public
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook.

Walsall Healthcare offers a host of support for colleagues across the Trust, for career development opportunities and health and wellbeing. Working as part of our Health Records Library team, you will be a valued member of our Digital Technology Services Directorate, at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Health Records Library operates 24/7, 365 days per year. You will have the benefit of working as part of a large, supportive team but are also expected to show initiative, work independently and demonstrate consistently high standards. Being flexible in approach and having an awareness of the need for confidentiality and integrity is vital in this role. You will be able to work in a calm organised way with the ability to multi-task. You must be confident, friendly and able to work in a very busy environment against extremely tight deadlines.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

· Under the direction of the Urgent Community Response Nurse is charge you must assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care demonstrating evidence based / best practice, considering own clinical confidence and competence. You must implement enhanced programs of care

· To be part of the Urgent Community Response Team to provide high standards of clinical intervention and to provide nursing care for service users accessing the range of services this includes acting as nurse co-ordinator as and when required.

· To implement enhanced clinical care programs that are of the highest quality & standards and in line with the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s policies and procedures

· To work within a multi-agency / multi-disciplinary team adopting a ‘no blame’ culture

· To adhere to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies, procedures and protocols to promote the quality of patient experience, ensuring the highest standard.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.


· To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, within Scope of Professional Practice.

· Demonstrate high level of judgmental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing patient assessments and care planning.

· Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

· Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary working.

· Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

· Assist in identifying the physical resource needs of the team and contribute to plans for improvements and maintenance of equipment in respect of available resources.

· Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

· Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

· To prepare lesson plans, deliver training programs to the multi-disciplinary team members, and to review and elevate these programs.

Communicate information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.







Positive working environment.

Service delivered 24/7/365 .

Opportunities for professional and personal growth .

Key Responsibilities



Care Delivery

· To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, within Scope of Professional Practice.

· Demonstrate high level of judgemental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing patient assessments and care planning.

· Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

· Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary working.

· Provide enhanced programmes of care in accordance with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts integrated care pathways



Management and Leadership

· Organise workload, showing appropriate time management in agreement with clinical supervisor.

· Provide excellent evidence based clinical practice.

· Identify poor professional practice and take appropriate action to address it.



· Act in a professional manner at all times whilst on Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts business and demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring compliance to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies and procedures.

· Assist the Advanced Care Practitioners in strategies that promote quality assurance, Clinical Governance and quality audit.

· Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

· Assist in identifying the physical resource needs of the team and contribute to plans for improvements and maintenance of equipment in respect of available resources.

· Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

· Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

· To prepare lesson plans, deliver training programmes to the multi-disciplinary team members, and to review and elevate these programmes.



Support for PPI

· Communicate information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.

· To ensure that patients and users of the service are involved and to assist in providing links with the public and PAL’s i.e. to pick up on the themes of complaints and report clinical concerns.

· To participate in service user forums.

· To maintain a patient led focus in all aspects of care



Other Duties

The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

The post holder will be required to deliver speech and language therapy to children and young people with a diverse range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including those with special educational needs (SEND), across a range of settings and organisations. Key Responsibilities COMMUNICATION Communicates complex condition specific information from assessment to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members. Contributes to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working across organisations through the development of appropriate care plans. Promotes the role and understanding of the profession within the local community. Provides clear and concise written reports in line with departmental standards. Provides advice training and support to others regarding the appropriate management and care of clients. May respond initially to complaints reporting to the Head of service on all occasions. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Understands and adheres to national and local clinical guidelines. Understands legislation as it relates to the clinical area. Understands and adheres to Trust policies relevant to the service area. Identifies areas for own personal/professional portfolio developed within an appraisal framework. To participate in the development and training of other professionals with support from senior colleagues To provide work-based observations for students from SLT and other relevant professional groups. Applies professional knowledge obtained through 1st degree level qualifications to clinical practice. Applies knowledge obtained through post-graduate short courses. ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding assessment and intervention, with access to a supervisor as required. Defines a differential diagnosis based on assessment findings. Participates in departmental research and audit projects. Refers client on to other services as appropriate. Identifies risk and reports to Supervisor. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION Manages own time and prioritises workload. Manages caseload within departmental standards, seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLIENT CARE Assesses, develops and implements SLT treatments. Negotiates with carers/clients around individual case management, recognising breakdown/conflict when this occurs and seeks appropriate advice. Maintains timely and accurate client records in line with the Trust and Departmental records management policy. Demonstrates clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY OR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Contributes to the development of the service action plan. Understands and adheres to the service action plan. Understands and adheres to policies and professional standards. FREEDOM TO ACT Works independently accessing supervision within an appraisal framework In the first year post qualification this will be part of the newly qualified therapists transitional framework. Accountable for own professional actions. Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate.