Speech and Language Therapist
NHS Jobs Plymouth
CLINICAL To be responsible for managing own speech and language therapy caseload of adults with severe learning disabilities with guidance and support from senior colleagues. The degree of communication impairment may range from mild to severe. Managing the caseload includes:
Assessment, diagnosis and management of service users with dysphagia.
Clinical supervision provided as appropriate in order to develop skills in dysphagia to a level of independent clinical practice following formal training and clinical supervision until deemed competent.
Intervention and/or advice regarding the specific communication difficulties and dysphagia of the individual.
Intervention includes;
communication groups, social skills groups, Makaton etc.
Engages service users in therapeutic activities and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Supervising others who may be implementing the communication programme.
Reviewing and evaluating progress, at regular intervals, in order to update the communication programmes as necessary.
Discharging as appropriate.
To record details of assessment and intervention.
To write comprehensive reports giving details of the individuals communication skills and difficulties, and strategies that have been shown to promote more effective communication.
To use the appropriate paperwork and electronic recording systems (currently SystmOne) to record contacts and details of assessments, care plans and reviews.
To organise group work as required as part of speech and language therapy intervention with people with learning disabilities.
To work as part of the core team when a person is being seen by several clinicians from the multi-disciplinary team.
The purpose of the core team is to co-ordinate care.
This may require negotiation of need and priorities where there is a conflict of opinion.
The speech and language therapist may be required to be the lead professional for individuals on their caseload.
To develop and deliver training programmes on communication and dysphagia for carers, support staff and professionals involved with people with severe learning disabilities.
The training is delivered to groups ranging in size from 2 40 people.
people who are unable to read and/or have some difficulty in understanding complex language.
This assistance may take the form of advice on how to make the materials (it does not necessary mean making materials for other groups of professional).
To seek supervision from other members of the LD MDT relating to shared areas of understanding and practice.
To receive supervision from the Specialist SLTs who have extensive LD experience.
- Assessment and diagnosis of the communication difficulties of the individual, using both specialist speech and language therapy assessments and also observational and informal assessment skills, in order to form an overall picture of the individuals communication strengths and difficulties, both in understanding and expression, in a variety of situations and settings. Assessment includes the use of video and audio recording where appropriate.
- disciplinary assessment of the individual.
In gathering this information there may be conflict of opinion about the individuals communication strengths and needs.
The therapist therefore needs to analyse the information given in order to make a judgment about the most appropriate action to take and negotiate this with the people involved.Assessment, diagnosis and management of service users with dysphagia.
Clinical supervision provided as appropriate in order to develop skills in dysphagia to a level of independent clinical practice following formal training and clinical supervision until deemed competent.
Intervention and/or advice regarding the specific communication difficulties and dysphagia of the individual.
Intervention includes;
- Specialist speech and language therapy interventions working on the individuals speech and/or language skills.
- Using specialist communication programmes including the use of systems designed to be an alternative to, or to augment, speech, including sign and symbols.
- The use of specialist programmes such as Intensive Interaction for individuals who have little or no understanding of language.
- The setting up and use of microelectronic communication aids.
Develops and implements individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT to achieve therapeutic goals.
Such groups include e.g.communication groups, social skills groups, Makaton etc.
Engages service users in therapeutic activities and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Supervising others who may be implementing the communication programme.
Reviewing and evaluating progress, at regular intervals, in order to update the communication programmes as necessary.
Discharging as appropriate.
To record details of assessment and intervention.
To write comprehensive reports giving details of the individuals communication skills and difficulties, and strategies that have been shown to promote more effective communication.
To use the appropriate paperwork and electronic recording systems (currently SystmOne) to record contacts and details of assessments, care plans and reviews.
To organise group work as required as part of speech and language therapy intervention with people with learning disabilities.
To work as part of the core team when a person is being seen by several clinicians from the multi-disciplinary team.
The purpose of the core team is to co-ordinate care.
This may require negotiation of need and priorities where there is a conflict of opinion.
The speech and language therapist may be required to be the lead professional for individuals on their caseload.
To develop and deliver training programmes on communication and dysphagia for carers, support staff and professionals involved with people with severe learning disabilities.
The training is delivered to groups ranging in size from 2 40 people.
To alert the AHP Lead within Livewell Southwest or Service Manager of the Community Learning Disabilities Team where, due to risk or lack of clarity, there is a need for the development of a policy of procedure in order to ensure delivery of a safe and effective speech and language therapy service to people with learning disabilities and to contribute to the development of relevant procedure and policies.
To assist others as appropriate, in making information accessible to people with learning disabilities i.e.people who are unable to read and/or have some difficulty in understanding complex language.
This assistance may take the form of advice on how to make the materials (it does not necessary mean making materials for other groups of professional).
- ADMINISTRATIVE 2.1 To keep clear and accurate case notes (normally electronic) and all other necessary records to meet both professional standards, and the standards of the Record Keeping Policy of Livewell Southwest.
- 2 To use word processing programmes, email and the Internet as required.
- 3 Prepares therapeutic material such as visual symbol timetables, communication books, symbol cards etc, teaching materials and other speech and language service literature.
- 4 To ensure all equipment and materials used are maintained in good order and inform the budget holder of the need for additional or replacement items.
- 5 To contribute towards making information accessible to individuals with learning disabilities, e.g.
- PROFFESSIONAL 3.1 To adhere to national and local Standards and Guidelines relating to Professional Practice.
- 2 To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employers procedures.
- 3 To identify own training requirements and update clinical knowledge by engaging in continuing professional development activities including reading appropriate literature, attending local in-service training meetings of speech and language therapists, regional Clinical Excellence Networks and training as appropriate.
- 4 To participate in supervision, personal appraisal and peer review.
To seek supervision from other members of the LD MDT relating to shared areas of understanding and practice.
To receive supervision from the Specialist SLTs who have extensive LD experience.
- 5 To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, reflecting and recording outcomes in a personal log as required for Continuing Professional Development by the RoyalCollege of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.
- 6 To participate in research and/or audit projects as required.
To broaden research and audit skills where there is the opportunity to do this.
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