About this role
Job summary
This role is an exciting opportunity for an existing Band 6 speech and language therapist (SLT), or a Band 5 SLT looking to progress to the next step in their career.
Come and join us in the Magnolia Unit, an inpatient bedded rehabilitation setting, where a range of service users are supported in their rehabilitation including those post stroke, with other neuro and multi-pathology presentations.
You will be supported by the B7 SLT, and will work alongside a friendly and knowledgable multi-discipiinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, and a neuropsychologist.
You will be part of an even wider team of SLTs, to support you in your progression and delivery of an excellent SLT service across our inpatient wards. There will be frequent opportunities for CPD, clinical supervision, development of your clinical skills and involvement with service development initiatives.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standardofSpeech andLanguagetherapyservicestoadultinpatients onMagnoliaunitwith a range of neurological conditions including Stroke & multipathology (non - neurological) presentations.
To perform comprehensivespeech & language therapyassessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to providea clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseloadand, working without direct supervision but together with the other members of the MDT, deliver a comprehensive package of care topatients and theircarers.Supervision takes the form of regularindividual and small group sessions, feedback and clinical discussion groups, peer review, casereviewand case conferences.Access to advice and support from a more seniorspeech & language therapistis available.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
With support and guidance from more senior staff,to undertake evidence-based audit and or research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations totherapy leadof service for changes to practice by the team and be part of quality improvement.
To be part of the Integrated inpatient bedded rehabilitation SLT team andprovide cover for otherspeech and language therapistswithinthe service asrequired.
About us Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and that work delegated to support staff.To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies: using a high level of clinical reasoning and assessment techniques to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.To identify and refer patients for video fluoroscopy and other objective swallowing assessment techniques.To utilise an extensive knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options to select and deliver a specialised speech & language therapy programme to individual patients and plan their successful discharge.To take responsibility for a delegated caseload, ensuring that the MDT is fully involved as required.To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning of their care and rehabilitation, using negotiation skills as appropriateTo assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. In this patient group SLT work will always include skilled interventions for patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating.To be responsible for maintaining accurate comprehensive patient treatment records in line with the Royal College of Speech & language Therapist (RCSLT)/HCPC standards of practice and RFH policies and to communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.Represent speech & language therapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service, and integrate speech & language therapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.Provide specialist clinical speech & language therapy advice to others regarding the management and care of patients.To offer supervision and support to more junior qualified staff ,assistant and Therapy technician staff within the service as required and to alert line manager if any significant concerns are identified.To use relevant clinical outcome measures to demonstrate efficacy of intervention.Apply a sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management both to own caseload and that delegated to support staff.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT HCPC Registered. Evidence of up to date RCSLT CPD portfolio RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification
Desirable
RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post graduate courses Member of RCSLT Member of relevant CEN
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential
Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate clinical experience Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions & Stroke Experience working within inpatient and multidisciplinary (MDT) settings Ability to process and manage complex information in relation to patient care Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills
Desirable
Clinical experience of working in the NHS. Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC Participation in project /audit activities.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential
Fluent in written and spoken English Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment. Ability to keep contemporaneous, accurate clinical case notes in-line with legal documentation policies. Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions. Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately. Ability to work effectively within a team environment Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills
Desirable
Experience of organising internal or external training session/course Experience of working with translators within clinical settings Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential
Reliable, professional and flexible. Able to work flexibly and efficiently as part of an MDT Excellent time management and organisation skills A strong commitment to patient focused care.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential
Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the post. Competent IT skills
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Magnolia unit
St Michael’s primary care centre, 19, Gater drive, Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)