BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
- To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base.
- To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.
- To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTA’s
- To proactively support the growth and development of ChatterBug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.
Duties and Responsibilities
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study To participate in an individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN
To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines To attend relevant in service training and meetings
- To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practice.
- To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs
- To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the client’s communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental
- To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents/ guardians and other professionals
- To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate
Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers
- To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour
- To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree on client management
- To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist
- To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications
- To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process
- To adapt the practice to meet individual client’s circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
PHYSICAL SKILLS
- To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients
- To demonstrate knowledge of correct moving/handling clients with disabilities
- To use equipment with due care
FREEDOM TO ACT
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking support as appropriate
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and a professional code of conduct
- To discharge appropriately, agreeing on a point of closure with the clients and carers and informing other professionals
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways that support equality and diversity and work within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. ChatterBug is an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.
This job description acts only as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. This role may be allocated additional tasks in line with the business needs and developments.
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