Highly Specialist S&L Therapist/Deputy Team Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualification and Training

Essential criteria

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate training in clinical areas relevant to the post e.g. Makaton, Clinical Supervision, Talking Mats.
• Intensive Interaction, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council & Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Level D/EDSCF Level 6

Desirable criteria

• ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule) assessment tool/equivalent ASD diagnostic assessment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Assessment, mealtime management and therapeutic intervention of acute and chronic dysphagia
• Assessment and therapeutic intervention of speech, language and communication difficulties in an adult population (including geriatric population)
• Working independently with a dysphagia and communication caseload
• Administration and analysis of both formal and informal clinical assessments in a range of environments
• Relevant post qualification clinical experience with adult population
• Development and implementation of programs of care
• Communicating information clearly to patients, staff, carers and support network where appropriate
• Experience working in collaboration with members of the MDT team in order to support the needs of patients with dysphagia and communication needs
• Implementation of robust therapy plans and monitoring and evaluating outcomes
• Clinical supervision of SLT students and junior SLTs
• Deliver training to a range of professionals to upskill others in a range of therapy approaches/ strategies/ service delivery whilst capturing effectiveness of the training
• Experience in delivery of structured groups
• Experience with complex communication and challenging behaviours

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with people with Mental Illness or personality disorder and/or challenging behaviour
• Incorporation of Accessible Information Standard (AIS) criteria into clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To carry out and analyse both formal and informal assessments for people who have dysphagia, complex speech, language, social and communication needs
• Knowledge of up-to-date assessment tools and therapeutic interventions related to specialist area
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals such as social workers, community nurses, physiotherapists
• Knowledge of national policies, legislation and procedures that impact of SLT and future care for learning disabilities
• Ability to record electronic notes and reports to a high standard.
• High standard of organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Independently assess, diagnose and provide specialist input for dysphagia cases
• Applying visual systems to support communication in ADLs e.g. AAC, BSL, Makaton signs and symbols
• Knowledge of a total communication approach
• Good presentation skills
• An awareness of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act

Desirable criteria

• Advanced knowledge of Research and/or clinical audit skills
• Skills in developing/delivering structured groups
• Willingness and ability to develop a specialist area of expertise and clinical service

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD and PS (PDF, 379.2KB)