Speech & Language Therapist - Part-time; Band 6​/Neurorehab

Overview

Speech & Language Therapist - Part-time (Band 6/7; Neurorehab). We are looking for a committed, compassionate, energetic and skilled individual who will work with a dedicated clinical team, patients, and patients' families. Reporting to the Director of Therapy Services, you will be part of a Multidisciplinary Team at the Hospital and provide a high standard speech and language therapy service to patients with neurological problems;

performing assessments, diagnosis, planning and delivering individualised treatment programmes.

You will be responsible for the management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of patients with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs. You will be actively involved in the implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols. You will also be involved in the provision of education and training to other members of the clinical team, patients, carers and relatives as appropriate.

Provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual patients needs.

Provide specialist therapy services utilising a variety of service delivery models including individual, joint, multidisciplinary and group sessions.

Develop and implement speech and language programmes for individuals and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual patients potential.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate ability to undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to record baseline measures.

Develop comprehensive discharge plans in negotiation with patients and carers where appropriate.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have ability to work within a legal framework with patients lacking capacity to consent to treatment.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with Holy Cross documentation standards. Provide appropriate and timely reports and other patient correspondence.

Manage clinical risks within own caseload. Ensure equipment is appropriate, in good condition and replenished as necessary.

Work with the Director of Therapy to plan and deliver service developments for the therapy service and speech and language service ensuring it is in keeping with evidence-based practice and national guidance.

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Valid HCPC registration
• Membership of relevant special interest group
• Evidence of post graduate training and experience in relevant area

Holy Cross Hospital is a registered Charity and owned by the Daughters of the Cross. Our expertise is in the provision of neurorehabilitation for our patients. We presently have 42 inpatient beds, and we also provide OP Physiotherapy for the local community.

Our MDT includes a Neurorehabilitation Consultant, Nursing team, Inpatients Physiotherapy Team, Dietician, Occupational Therapy team.

We offer an attractive package as follows:
Access to Blue Light scheme;
Access to a pension scheme;
Free staff car parking;
Subsidised meals;
Uniforms provided;
Access to on-site gym facilities;
Discount on musculoskeletal physio provided by Holy Cross Physiotherapy Centre.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Speech and Language Therapist

Responsible to: Director of Therapy

Accountable to: Director of Therapy

Key working relationships: Medical and clinical staff, all caregivers

The post holder will be expected to comply with the standards and codes of conduct as laid down by the Health Professions Council and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work, including management of patients. The post holder must provide evidence of current professional registration.

1. Job Summary

The post holder will be part of a Multidisciplinary Team at the Hospital and provide a high standard speech and language therapy service to patients with neurological conditions, performing assessments, diagnosis, planning and delivering individualised treatment programmes. The post holder will be actively involved in implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols. The post holder will be involved in provision of education and training to other members of the clinical team, patients, carers and relatives as appropriate.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

2.1. Clinical:
Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of patients with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs. Provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based…