About this role
Job summary
The post holder is a valued team member of the ALD Speech and Language Therapy Teams working in Partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) Learning disability multidisciplinary Teams. This includes providing clinical support to Band 5 therapists and supervision to a Speech and Language Therapy Assistants as necessary.
The postholder will independently provide a comprehensive specialist clinical service specifically to adults with Learning Disabilities, with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (EDS).
To provide training, direct/ indirect support to other professionals relating to ALD communication and EDS difficulties.
To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways, departmental policies/protocols.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, develop, implement and evaluate Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment and care programmes/plans for clients with communication, EDS difficulties
Supervise/monitor competencies of band 3 and 4 assistants
To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, e.g. for client, carers and other professionals
To fully contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around client needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with HCPC professional standards and local Trust policies
To provide second opinions to colleagues as appropriate
To develop clear care plans based on best practice
To work independently, managing and prioritising own complex caseload and workload with supervision as necessary
To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication and EDS difficulties
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Williams on [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy role Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for International recruits
Desirable
Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience Essential
Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
Post graduate training in specialist area (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics) Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Two of the three sites (York / Scarborough / Northallerton)
York / Scarborough / Northallerton
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)