Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - Ealing - ref. g53479419

• 1 day Community Clinic
• 2 days Dysphagia

• To assess, diagnose and manage a caseload of clients with speech, language and communication difficulties in clinic settings
• To assess, diagnose and manage a caseload of clients with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) difficulties.
• To learn how to develop and implement specialist SLT treatment packages for children in community clinics as well as those with EDS needs.
• To assess clients referred to the speech and language therapy service and to develop and implement specialist SLT treatment packages.
• To manage and prioritise a caseload independently with access to support and supervision as necessary.
• To assist team leaders in service development
• To be based at Carmelita House

You will be joining a dynamic team of SLT clinical leads who manage the provision of a full range of high quality, Universal, Targeted and Specialist Paediatric SLT services. You will be part of an innovative and forward-thinking department who are committed to putting research into practice to improve patient outcomes.

Ealing is home to one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse communities in London and we are committed to excellence in child and family centred care. We work closely with various disciplines and agencies in providing clinical care, quality improvement, teaching and training.

We are fortunate to work in Ealing, one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the UK, and we are striving to ensure our team reflects the communities we serve.

• To demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical specialism underpinned by current evidence based practice.
• To continue to develop in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a designated specialist caseload of children with communication / swallowing disorders, with support: this includes complex cases
• To learn how to cater for children in the community and/or attending a specialist setting with a range of communication and feeding difficulties
• To reflect on practice with peers and identify strengths and needs.
• To show evidence of sound clinical judgement, evidence based practice and outcome measures.
• To communicate verbally and in writing, with parent/ carer/ client assessment findings, diagnosis and therapy intervention plan. This may include breaking bad news in a sensitive manner.
• To write appropriate reports and case notes, reflecting specialist knowledge.
• To negotiate with parents/clients/other professionals around case management with support as necessary and to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve.
• To employ negotiation skills in the management of conflict with patients, carers and colleagues.
• To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible.
• To attend and contribute to relevant Speech and Language Therapy Team meetings and participate in team projects.
• To attend and participate in departmental study/development days.
• To work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary teams by discussing speech and language therapy input around client needs.
• To supervise assistants and volunteers as directed.
• To contribute to the teaching / training of parents, carers and other professionals.
• To be able to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants.
• To mentor newly qualified speech and language therapists.
• To provide full student speech and language therapy placements.
• To comment on proposed service/policy developments.
• To monitor service delivery and own specialist service delivery and report to line manager
• To be responsible for implementing agreed changes in working practice
• To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained – including equipment loaned to clients.
• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies.
• To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines.
• To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local Trust guidelines.
• To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects, collecting and providing research data as required.
• To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries.
• To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
• To undergo appraisal at pre-determined intervals within departmental and Trust guidelines.
• To identify and attend relevant training and development in line with appraisal and service needs.
• To keep up to date with new developments within the profession.
• To develop a working knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application to professional practice.
• To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of client’s communication. This may require prolonged periods of concentration.
• Any other duties commensurate within the band.

This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jan 2025