Speech And Language Therapist

Job Description Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Responsible to: Head of Therapy Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1. To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users. 2. To carry out appropriate Speech and Language Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan. 3. To continuously evaluate Speech and Language Therapy intervention and to review as necessary. 4. To record all Speech and Language Therapy intervention in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards. 5. To provide training, observation and supervision of therapy assistant staff to ensure competence for carrying out Speech and Language therapy treatment programmes under direction by the qualified Speech and Language Therapist. 6. To maintain confidentiality of service user information. 7. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times. 8. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training. 9. To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy. 10. To abide by the RCSLT professional code of conduct. Communication 11. To liaise with members of care staff to ensure understanding of Speech and Language Therapy procedures. 12. To communicate effectively with external agencies, community teams and families of service users as appropriate. 13. To provide clinical advice and in house training for care staff to ensure understanding of Speech and Language Therapy. 14. To actively partake in regular supervision sessions with supervisor. 15. To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, service user review meetings, and include external assessors reviews. Continued Professional Development 16. To ensure continued professional development through reading, attending courses and networking with local and special interest groups. 17. To maintain professional registration and to keep an updated CPD portfolio to support this. 18. To maintain an awareness of current trends in Speech and Language Therapy and carry out study in relevant areas. 19. To contribute to supervision / appraisal of therapy assistant staff, and to provide fieldwork placements to Speech and Language Therapy students (assisting supervisors of students of other professions). Training and Supervisory 20. To actively participate in departmental training activities. 21. To participate in joint sessions and specific training to develop skills and knowledge 22. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Fieldbays policy and to attend in-service training and external courses. 23. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically. 24. Additional Information Health and Safety at work The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their action or omission at work and will be responsible for the Health and Safety in their units, participating in audits and H&S meetings as required. Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with. Confidentiality The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protect Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and the business.