Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute and Outpatients

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide specialist assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders to delegated caseload of patients referred to the service, using evidence based, patient centred principles to assess, implement and evaluate interventions. Regularly evaluate treatment plans to ensure they are safe and effective. To support and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service and act as a clinical specialist alongside the MDT. To provide advice on communication strategies, swallowing and the use of modified diet and fluid consistencies as required.
Act as an independent practitioner and be professionally accountable and responsible for aspects of own work. Decide priorities for own work, balanced patient related and professional demands in consultation with Team Leaders. To work alongside consultants, other Allied Health Professionals, specialist nurses and ward staff to provide specialist treatment plans as part of holistic patient care. To attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and best interest meetings as needed.
Provide training to healthcare professionals regarding communication and swallowing problems and interventions, including presentations. Contribute to developing advice sheets and new teaching materials. Collect all data necessary to meet local requirements for service monitoring. Work in conjunction with colleagues on development and implementation of local policies based on national guidance.
To identify and undertake clinical audit. Maintain professional competence and expertise, keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working. Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review. Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
Work as a committed and effective member of the Speech and Language Therapy, Integrated Therapy and wider MDT Teams in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession Work towards gaining experience in a specialised area of Speech and Language Therapy if service demands require this, by shadowing and providing cover when appropriate. Support other specialist Speech and Language Therapists with caseloads in their absence. As required to offer support to other clinical areas to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner. Observe the provisions of, and adhere to, all Trust policies and procedures.
Comply with professional guidelines and Code of Conduct. Please see attached job description and person specification for further information The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13

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