About this role
Job summary
This job role focuses on providing a specialist SLT service to Paediatric inpatients with disorders of feeding, swallowing and communication as part of the Acute Paediatric SLT team and to the Neonatal MDT Outpatient Feeding Clinic based at St Mary's Hospital (SMH) and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital (QCCH).
The post holder will be a Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills in the field of paediatric dysphagia. The clinical role will include working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a specialist service to infants and children both as in- and outpatients.
The SLT will provide input to a caseload of infants and children with complex and possibly long-term feeding/swallowing and communication disorders on the acute wards at St Mary's Hospital, including the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and neurorehabilitation.
They will ideally have experience in independently carrying out videofluoroscopy assessments, although VFSS competencies can be developed and supported as part of the post to support the videofluoroscopic swallow study service for in- and out patients.The post holder will be able to manage their caseload and workload independently and be able to make independent clinical decisions concerning caseload management.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of inpatients within the speciality of Acute Paediatric dysphagia and to produce case notes and reports reflecting specialist knowledge and skill underpinned by current evidence-based practice. To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, advice, goal setting, intervention plans, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning in the above area. To develop and maintain skills and knowledge through personal study, journal club and designated training courses defined by the Personal Development Review framework objectives. To work independently, accessing supervision and appraisal within a Performance Development Review Framework at pre-determined intervals with the supervising clinician. To maintain close links and liaison with the Paediatric and Neonatal multidisciplinary teams across sites at ICHNT. To attend appropriate ward rounds/meetings and case conferences and communicate specialist information to members of the MDT. To contribute to the development and delivery of audit projects appropriate to the post's clinical commitments, in conjunction with other speech and language therapists. To have working knowledge of and adhere to all relevant national and local professionaland clinical guidelines. To operate within ethical, legal and moral frameworks and be accountable for own professional actions, recognising own professional boundaries.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Degree accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist. Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and achievements. Evidence of continuous and current clinical, professional, leadership and academic development including attendance at post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
Registration with RCLST Relevant post-graduate courses
Experience Essential
Experience of working at post graduate level as a Speech & Language Therapist with Paediatrics with acquired communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation setting. Experience of working at post graduate level as a Speech & Language Therapist with Paediatrics with acquired communication and swallowing disorders in a community setting. Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team. Experience of delivering training programmes to students and multidisciplinary colleagues. Experience of participation in clinical governance activities. Substantial and relevant Evidence of successful team working. Undertaken audit and/or research Knowledge and understanding of service related quality issues Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants Experience of supervision of students/ Speech and Language Therapy assistants, with development of basic supervision skills Demonstrate learning from experiences of both band 6(or equivalent) experience and having undertaken formal and informal CPD, both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality Demonstrate an understanding of the use of evidence-based practice in chosen field of speciality
Desirable
Advanced computer skills for presentations and data analysis
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
Specialist level of clinical skills and knowledge in the management of paediatric feeding, swallowing and communication disorders in the acute hospital setting; underpinned by current models of best practice. Ability to use specialist knowledge to make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, with access to a supervisor Ability to formulate independent clinical decisions, reflecting on practice, and ensuring demonstration of evidence based practice Ability to seek guidance when faced with a situation beyond clinical experience Demonstrates skills in working with complex issues. Able to work effectively in a team and on own initiative. Able to make sound judgments and reliable clinical decisions in a demanding intensive care situations based on knowledge / experience / circumstances Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively. Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with distressing conditions Able to provide an ongoing service to emotionally demanding patients and/or their parents /carers Ability to negotiate with the patient and/or their parent/carer and the medical/AHP teams around individual case management, prioritisation and clinical risk management Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly, and to adapt communication style to the needs of children, adolescents and staff
Desirable
Knowledge of the workings of regional speciality paediatric units. Knowledge of appropriate standardised assessments and outcome measures Awareness of current legislation (Children Act. NSF, Child Protection) Experience of neuro developmental assessment. Experience, at band 6 level or equivalent, of working with children with long-term neurological conditions Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)