About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner to join our Specialist Adult Learning Disability service. The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) is a highly successful, nationally recognised integrated health and social care partnership. It is comprised of five locality-based integrated community teams providing person-centred specialist services to adults with intellectual disabilities. As part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will work alongside Allied Health Professionals, Speech & Language Therapists, Social Workers, Community Nurses, and Psychologists.
Main duties of the job
Tocontribute tothe delivery of Speech and Language Therapy(SLT),under the guidance ofa supervisingSpeech and LanguageTherapist,toAdults with Learning Disability (ALD).Delivery of the SLT service is across thearea covered by theLDP. Totake part inregularsupervision to guidepractice.
Tocreate resourcesidentifiedby the SLTs, for use with service users and/ or in training
To implementSLT programmes devised by Speech and Language Therapists for groups and individuals.
To contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation ofSLT within the LDP.
To undertake specific skilled work to support thetreatment of the healthand communicationneeds of adults with a learning disability.
Tocontributeto multi-disciplinary/ multi agency working within the LDP,and withotherkey partners,whenrequestedby supervising SLT.
To complete certain administration tasks as detailed in job description.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To collect specific information to support theassessment, treatment and management of communicationand swallowing needsfor service usersreferred, for example,use telephone screening tools; gather information for the Pre assessment Communication Profile from carers/ staff/ family members, as requested by SLT.
Toapplyskillsand knowledgeinAlternative andAugmentativeCommunication(AAC)including manual signing,symbolandcommunication aiduseacross a variety of communication environments.
Tocontribute todevelopinginformation that is accessible to service users, staff and carersasrequired.
Toprepare requestedcommunicationresourcesrequired by the SLT team,thesemay be to support specific work with services users and/ or to supporta range oftrainingpackagesdelivered by SLT.This will involve use of symbols software.
To discuss and agree withrelevant TeamSLTany otherrequests forMulti disciplinaryteammemberswork.
To use observation skills tonoteservice user and carer/supportstaff communication (including verbal, non-verbal communication).
To seek advice from supervising SLT if a service users statusindicatesadjustment to a treatment plan.
To develop skillstoprioritise and manageown workload, requesting discussion and support when needed.
To contribute informationabout own workwithspecific service userstowiderdiscussion aboutthoseindividuals,e.g.at integrated team meetings/case discussions, etc.
To work collaboratively with service users, theircarersand families asappropriate, to make decisions relevant to the serviceusersindividualcommunicationprogrammes in conjunction with relevantTeamSLT.
Toattend and contribute actively tomonthlySLT andotherrelevant LDP meetings.
To implement and reviewSLTcareplans forservice usersand informTeamSLT of current situation.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or 4
Desirable
NVQ is in a Health or social care subject
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service. Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability(LD) Experience of inputting data, write letters and receive/respond to emails Experience of carrying out programmes of work under supervision
Desirable
Experience of working with people who have communication difficulties Experience of working with people who have swallowing difficulties Experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists (SLT)
Skills & Abilities Essential
Standard keyboard skills & ability to use packages like Word/ Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Publisher Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Time management and prioritisation skills Ability to build a good rapport with a wide range of people
Desirable
Basic knowledge of developmental communication and swallowing difficulties Report/ formal writing skills Develop skills to support training given by SLTs and to be directly involved Active interest in learning and applying new skills in adult LD area
Knowledge & Understanding Essential
An understanding of the Health needs of people with a Learning Disability Some knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
Desirable
Awareness of key LD information, e.g. principles of social inclusion/ 'Progression model'. Awareness of some legislation re adult LD area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, etc.
Emotional Awareness Essential
Aware of the range of emotions in self and others Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.
Working with Professional Boundaries Essential
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work Recognises limits of own professional accountability within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality
Desirable
Can describe some roles in a multi-disciplinary team re adult LD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunley House
Summers Hill Drive
Papworth Everard
CB23 3AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)