Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and work with an appropriate degree of autonomy and independence, with regular support/supervision, with children on the special schools caseload.
2. To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around speech, language, and communication.
3. To identify, assess and diagnose communication impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
4. To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and discharge as appropriate. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, and design appropriate treatment based on analysis of profile of need seeking advice as appropriate.
5. To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training, and supervision.
6. To take part in the supervision of students with support.
7. To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required.

Communication

1. To attend and report to case conferences/review meetings etc. for patients on the caseload with support as requested for situations where conflict management/negotiation may be required.
2. To develop clear care plans based on best practice.
3. To provide advice including written reports to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties.
4. To present and communicate complex clinical information in such a manner as to motivate and inform patients, carers, families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, agreeing decision- making relevant to patient management.
5. To work collaboratively and liaise over clinical matters with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies, with support as appropriate.
6. To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff which are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
7. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature and implications of their difficulties.
8. To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.
9. To attend and contribute as appropriate to Locality Meetings, Clinical Forums and Paediatric service meetings and other professional and / or relevant meetings.
10. Key relationships:Internal - Speech & Language Therapy colleagues. - Language Provision Staff - 0-19 Team (Health Visitors and School Nurses) - Allied Health Professionals - Paediatric medical staff - Administrative staffExternal - Education staff - Social Services

Budgetary Responsibility

1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non-pay expenditure.

People Management

1. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
2. To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio.
3. To attend relevant training (courses, meetings, CENs) and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a therapist working in this field.
4. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good speech & language therapy practice in paediatrics and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration.
5. To actively participate in reflective clinical supervision with peers / clinical supervisor in order to develop and enhance practice.

Research & Development Activity

1. To undertake Clinical Governance /audit projects within local service.
2. To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects.
3. To collect and provide research data as required.
4. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

Clinical and Practice Governance

1. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
2. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and work with an appropriate degree of autonomy and independence
3. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
4. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines.
5. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
6. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
7. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and RCSLT and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
8. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
9. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
10. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
11. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
12. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
13. To be aware of, adhere to and implement service and team plans and policies, including:a. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses. To have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and the safe positioning of self and others.b. Working within infection control and health and safety guidelines and being responsible for the security, care, and maintenance of equipment, including equipment loaned to clients.c. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures.
14. To comment on proposed service/policy developments as appropriate.
15. To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Clinical and National and Local Clinical Guidelines.
16. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures/statutory requirements including:a. Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks.
17. To participate in the implementation of service/Trust Clinical Governance Plan.

Additional Information

1. The post can involves working with small children frequent requirement for sitting on child size chairs or on the floor in a restricted position.
2. To apply skills in physically working with patients with disabilities with support.
3. To transport equipment required for sessions or training, to a variety of locations.
4. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns andsudden change in patient need.
5. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special needs, learning disabilities and/or communication difficulties and their carers.
6. To demonstrate standard keyboard skills and use IT effectively to extend and complete programmes and activities.
7. To have the ability to travel by car throughout Luton and / or Bedfordshire when required, including a full driving licence and access to own transport (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

General

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employees who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:1. Children and young people2. Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of paediatric clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Relevant experience of assessment and intervention in children.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and set up of special schools
• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Additional qualifications in AAC and dysphagia

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients with communication problems where difficulties in understanding exist, using observation, listening and empathy
• Able to convey complex information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Redgrave Children and Young People's Centre

Redgrave Gardens

Luton

LU3 3QN