Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Inpatients

at  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Apply evidence based knowledge within the highly specialist clinical area acquired through in depth experience and academic study to a highly specialist post graduate level. Act, within the Acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Speech & Language Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients / clients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need. Work collaboratively with health and social care, community and acute colleagues. Proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of Acute patients between care settings.
Develop highly specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for acutely ill patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits. Manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service. Deliver Speech and Language Therapy predominantly on acute wards. Participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required.
Ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken. Provide highly specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate

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