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SalaryCOMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS Communicates complex condition specific information to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members. Contributes to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working across organisations through the development of appropriate care plans. Provides specialist advice to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members. Promotes the role and understanding of the profession within the local community. Provides clear and concise written reports in line with departmental standards reflecting specialist knowledge. Provides advice training and support to others regarding the appropriate management and care of clients. May respond initially to complaints reporting to the Service Manager on all occasions. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Understands and adheres to National and Local clinical guidelines. Understands legislation as it relates to the specialist clinical area. Understands and adheres to Trust policies relevant to the service area. Identify areas for own personal/professional development including specific objectives relating to the clinical specialism. Applies professional knowledge obtained through 1st degree level qualifications, post graduate training and relevant experience to clinical practice. Applies training received through specialist short courses and special interest groups. ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Uses specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgements/decision making for case management. Defines a differential diagnosis based on assessment findings. Participates in departmental research and audit projects. Refers client on to other services as appropriate. Identifies risk and reports to Supervisor. CLINICAL LEADERSHIP Contributes to the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence for clinical specialism. Participates in specialist training in area of expertise. Provides mentoring to more junior S<s Contributes to student placements as appropriate Contributes to the identification of training needs within the department. Develops and delivers the training of other professionals with support from senior colleagues as appropriate. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLIENT CARE Assesses, develops and implements specialist SLT programmes. Negotiates with carers/clients around individual case management, recognising breakdown/conflict when this occurs and generate potential solutions. Maintains timely and accurate client records in line with the Trust and Departmental records management policy. Demonstrates clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures in relation to the specialist area. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY OR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Contributes to the development of the Service Development Plan with particular regard to relevant clinical specialisms. Understands and adheres to the Service Development plan. Understands and adheres to policies and professional standards. Contributes to inter-agency team building e.g. with education, social services and voluntary sector contributing to team projects as appropriate. FREEDOM TO ACT Works independently within a specialist area, accessing supervision within an IPR framework. Accountable for own professional actions. Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate
