Rotational Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description document attached to this advert. Professional autonomy and accountability To maintain Health Profession Council Standards of Proficiency, to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession and to be aware of current legislation applicable to the work of speech and language therapists To participate in and undertake to learn from the supervision, mentoring and supported development opportunities provided by the Trust and the speech and language therapy department To develop competence to manage straightforward cases, with guidance and support, to meet the needs of the caseload, recognising own limits of practice and when to seek advice To plan, prioritize and manage workload with formalised guidance and direction Patient / Client Care To administer, record, score and interpret a range of published and self-generated assessment tools to describe and analyse clients abilities and needs To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, seeking advice and making onward referrals as appropriate To devise and coordinate management plans in liaison with patients, carers and multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams To communicate complex condition related information from assessment, as well as information, advice, instruction and professional opinion effectively and appropriately to colleagues, patients / clients, parents and carers To conduct evidence-based practice, evaluate practice systematically, & participate in audit procedures.
To change practice as needed to take account of new developments. To adapt practice to meet the needs of different client groups distinguished by, for example, physical, psychological, environmental, cultural or socio-economic factors. To understand the need to maintain the safety of patients, clients and users, and those involved in their care.Knowledge understanding and skills To know and keep up to date with national, local and client contextual knowledge and understanding as well as the relevant core and care group specific underpinning knowledge and skills related to the assessment, management and professional craft knowledge of speech and language therapy practice To identify personal/professional development need evidenced by personal development plan/professional portfolio developed within the SLT department appraisal framework