About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join & support the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Water Meadow View, to deliver outstanding person-centred care. The post-holder will also spend some time working as part of the community learning disability team, offering further opportunities for varied experience and career growth.
Water Meadow View is a new mental health inpatient unit for adults who have learning disabilities set in Whittingham, Preston. One family member has recently shared:
"It's not like a hospital. It's a home from home."
Patients have provided feedback:
"I like it", "I like my staff", "I am going to miss Water Meadow View"
One of the Trust's aims is to deliver the best possible care to our patients and Water Meadow View offers clinical excellence, support & safety, with patient-centred care at its heart.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, planning, delivery & evaluation of evidence-based specialist speech and language intervention within the areas of:
Water Meadow View inpatient service for adults with learning disabilities & a mental health diagnosis and Community Learning Disability Team with Adults with Learning Disabilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the continued development of a new specialised service alongside skill development as part of the community MDT, offering many opportunities for learning & development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will communicate effectively & work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary & multi-agency service & to facilitate & maintain good working relationships.
The post holder will work closely with Highly Specialist SLTs, Operational Leads & Professional Leads to provide efficient & effective SLT service.
Key responsibilities:
Establish effective communication networks as appropriate in the wider multi-disciplinary team, social services, third & private sector agencies Possess the professional skills & wide range of clinical knowledge to work as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake independent, direct consultation & provision of care including rationale for decision making & evaluation of outcomes. To exercise high levels of judgment & decision making in the care & treatment of service users. Manage a caseload including complex cases evidencing high level problem solving & reasoning skills & independence of judgement. Advise the Highly Specialist SLTs of any identified risks. Assume responsibility & accountability for a caseload of service users with complex needs holding the duty of care & prioritising & managing the caseload independently based on the principles of risk & clinical risk, liaising with & referring to senior clinicians & relevant agencies as appropriate. Use specialist knowledge to inform & contribute to the development, review & implementation of the Network/LSCFT policies & procedures
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Video - Welcome to Water Meadow View
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BA/ BSc/ MSc in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered Licence to practice (RCSLT) Compliance with regulatory bodies and codes of professional conduct
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Knowledge of wide range of clinical assessments and intervention/treatment techniques for Adults with learning disabilities Working knowledge of the Mental capacity Act and implications for professional practice Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, including record keeping and confidentiality
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuing development of professional clinical Knowledge, skills and experience Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner managing own caseload Experience of partnership working across a range of agencies and professional boundaries Experience of working with people with complex and multiple needs (e.g. dementia, dysphagia, mental health) Experience of working as part of a MDT
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.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Water Meadow View
Preston
PR3 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)