AddressThis post will be based within our community team, with sessions delivered primarily in Keighley and Bingley, but the sessions may be used across the whole Trust geographical / clinical area at different times , according to service needs, and negotiated with the post holder, team leads & service manager. Individual areas of interest will be considered as well as professional development needs .
The post holder will be directly responsible to one of the paediatric SALT team leads, and will work together with other specialist therapists. They will contribute to the wider Children’s Therapies service, managed by the Children’s Therapies Manager/ SALT professional lead and be part of the allied health professions workforce for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
This post is part time - 25.5 hours per week (Mon- Friday) .The pattern of working can be negotiated and we support flexible and agile working requests where possible
- To prioritise, plan and deliver clinical case work within Children’s Therapies Service( paediatric Speech and Language Therapy)
- To apply evidence based, specialist knowledge and skills to the service
- Provide a key role in partnership working with patients, carers, the MDT, and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
- To support team members in ensuring the effective functioning of the team
- To actively participate in quality improvements to improve the service
- Provide support to the clinical team lead and service managers deputising for them as required , and taking a lead role in a specified locality
- Provide effective student training and support staff development
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1. Provide timely and efficient Speech and Language Therapy to patients according to clinical protocols and service priorities.
1.2 Ensure patients receive a high standard of clinical care and that you meet the standards expected from the professional body (RCSLT) and comply with statutory SEND requirements
1.3 Use investigative and analytical skills to undertake a comprehensive, specialist Speech and Language assessment of the patient.
1.4 Reflect on complex facts gathered or situations presented and use analysis
and judgment skills to consider options for interventions, and outcomes.
1.5 Formulate individual management and treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of evidence based treatment skills
1.6 Plan and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions/care packages in partnership with the service user, with the carer as necessary and in consultation with colleagues.
1.7 Plan and organise to carry out assessment and interventions in the most appropriate setting.
1.8 Monitor and evaluate the outcome of specialist interventions in partnership with the service user if possible, with the carer if necessary and in consultation with colleagues.
1.9 Collaborate with the MDT to develop and improve patient pathways.
1.10 Respond to unforeseen situations that take precedence over planned work.
1.11 Provide advice, teaching and instruction for relatives, carers, and other health professionals to promote understanding of the aims of Speech and Language Therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
1.12 Provide specialist advice to therapy and dietetic colleagues working within other clinical areas across the Trust.
1.13 Train and supervise junior therapists, assistants/ co-workers and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.
1.14 Use highly developed communication skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, service users and carers.
1.15 Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills and sensitivity with patients, relatives and carers to overcome barriers to communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, anxiety, tracheotomy, problems with cognition.
1.16 Deal effectively with complex, sensitive or contentious communications
2. Leadership and Management
2.1 Follow supervision guidelines and consult with clinical lead (s) to ensure optimum outcome for complex patients with clear presentation of complex facts and analysis to enable effective decision making
2.2 Recognise and respond to changing team priorities and unforeseen situations that take precedence over planned work.
2.3 Contribute to the planning and development of the Childrens therapies service in partnership with team members, team lead and operational managers
2.4 Take responsibility and lead on delegated tasks and service development activities. E.g. waiting list management , care pathways, SEND compliance
2.5 Communicate effectively within the immediate team, MDT and with other internal and external organisations e.g. education services, primary care services and voluntary sectors
2.6 Plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate clinical training to students ensuring all clinical protocols are accurately followed
2.7 Ensure equipment is stored in adherence with to relevant policies and that you are up to date with competencies to use equipment within the Childrens Therapy (Speech and Language) service
2.8 Contribute to the development of Childrens Therapy / paediatric speech and Language therapy team protocols policies and procedures designed to improve patient care and experience
2.9 Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures
2.10 Raise incidents and near misses using the incident reporting systems.
2.11 Ensure all team members you supervise participate in supervision and annual development review processes.
2.12 Have an awareness the need for cost efficiencies being aware of the need for judicious use of resources and maintaining stock control
2.13 Deputise for team leader/clinical lead in their absence
2.14 Be prepared to work flexibly in terms of time and workload to meet service needs.
3. Personal and Professional Development
3.1 Adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Speech and Language Therapy and maintain current professional registration.
3.2 Maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments, use of reflective practice and incorporating learning into working practice.
3.3 Attend and present in-service training sessions at designated times and at staff meetings sharing existing knowledge and skills and feeding back from external courses.
3.4 Be a role model for professional behaviours in all aspect of practice.
3.5 Ensure compliance with supervision and appraisals standards and maintain a professional portfolio both as a supervisor and supervisee.
3.6 Support team to participate in relevant internal and external research and quality improvement projects.
3.7 Establish links with other clinicians specialising in paediatric speech and Language services through regional and national groups to promote sharing of good practice and evidence-based research.
3.8 Facilitate and engage in practice placement education (PPE) and ensure that PPE standards are upheld by all staff.
