Bhsct_Governance And Training Lead/Coordinator Band 8A
Belfast Health And Social Care Trust
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Zusammenfassung
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust is seeking a Band 8A Speech and Language Therapy Governance Training Lead to coordinate governance across the SLT service and lead education initiatives. The role combines high-level professional expertise with management responsibilities, supervision and cross-team collaboration within the Trust.
The post requires significant post-qualification experience, HCPC and RCSLT registration, and a drive to advance governance, training and service improvement in both
Qualifikationen
- Governance processes implementation experience.
Aufgaben
- Coordinate governance activities across the SLT service in consultation with the Head of SLT service.
- Coordinate teaching and training activities across the SLT service and regional ECG plans.
- Provide specialist clinical leadership and supervision within the SLT team.
- Lead on development of departmental plans and education initiatives.
- Ensure governance standards and compliance across the Trust.
- Support information governance and data reporting for the service.
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Jobbeschreibung
Advertised role location: 99 LISBURN ROAD
Official document: Band 8A_Speech Language Therapy Governance Training Lead (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
Department Governance/ Training Lead / Co-Ordinator
LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
BAND: 8A
REPORTS TO: Head of Speech and Language Therapy Services & Lead in specific clinical area.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Speech and Language Therapy Services
Be a member of SLT senior management team (SLT SMT).
Be responsible for the coordination of governance activities across the SLT service in consultation with the Head of SLT service.
Be responsible for the coordination of specific teaching and training activities across the SLT service across the Trust including the coordination of undergraduate placements / Department Education commissioning group (ECG) plan and learning and development frameworks.
Promote Governance responsibilities across the services and lead on the development of specific governance / leadership tasks for the department.
Combine management with high level professional/clinical expertise, knowledge and leadership within the service.
Carry a designated caseload providing a specialist SLT service as required to Children or adults with communication and/or swallowing problems depending on the client group. Specific clinical area will be allocated depending on individual skills/ expertise and the needs of the service.*
Be an expert practitioner with advanced professional skills and qualifications.
Participate in strategic planning in the SLT service.
Provide a consultative point of reference and may represent the SLT service to groups within and outside the Trust.
Have supervisory responsibilities for SLT staff as appropriate.
Develop strong working relationships/ networks with staff in SLT service and others in similar roles across AHP services across the Trust and region.
Undertake delegated responsibilities as required for the service.
Be required to provide cover to other locations within the Trust as appropriate.
- Be responsible for the coordination of governance activities for the SLT service across the Trust in consultation with the SLT Head of service. This will include attendance at relevant forums and communication of key issues to SLT SMT / relevant staff.
- Lead on coordination of key governance issues across the service e.g. Health &Safety / risk assessments and management/ incidents etc.
- Be responsible for leading the response for specific governance initiatives and audits for the SLT service in consultation with the SLT Senior Management Team (SLT SMT).
- Provide and coordinate a structure/plan for assurance within the SLT service in consultation with the SLT SMT e.g. providing a timetable for assurance/ governance activities within the Department.
- Provide support and act as a point of reference to other members of the SLT service in the delivery of governance activities.
- Coordinate and provide returns on behalf of the SLT department as required.
- Support the Service in the compliance with the requisite controls assurance standards including environmental cleanliness, infection control and management of medical devices.
- Be involved in and initiate /plan PPI initiatives.
- Lead and support the development of specific departmental plans e.g. Business continuity plan.
- Have an awareness/ understanding of the national, regional guidelines and legislation which would be relevant to the SLT service.
- Input to the review and implementation of the SLT guidelines, policies and care pathways.
- Be aware of HCPC requirements as relates to professional and clinical governance and relevant RCSLT guidelines.
- Promote innovation, quality improvement and research within the SLT service.
- Be responsible for the coordination of specific teaching and training activities across the SLT service across the Trust in consultation with the SLT SMT.
- Be responsible for the collation of the post graduate education plan for the SLT service including representation of the SLT service at the regional SLT Postgraduate Education and Training groups.
- In conjunction with the SLT SMT, ensure staff training needs are identified and support planning to address these needs.
- Facilitate the development of Speech & Language Therapy staff in working with the SLT SMT in planning for supervision and peer review.
- Support the Coordination / facilitation of new initiatives re: education of staff within the SLT service e.g. competency frameworks, mentoring planning etc.
- Be responsible for coordination and facilitation of SLT undergraduate student placements for the service including attendance at regional SLT forums including the HSC/ University partnership.
- Provide specialist clinical placements for SLT students and others as required.
- Support the Coordination / facilitation of new initiatives regarding the education of undergraduate students within the SLT service.
- Be responsible for the development, delivery, facilitation and evaluations of some training activities for SLT colleagues, Trust staff and other agencies as required.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise, being responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of children or adults with communication and or swallowing difficulties referred to the service (within clinical area identified *).
- Be responsible for a specialist caseload.
- Demonstrate clinical /professional excellence within the specialism*.
- Provide expert information and advice within the service and to the assistant service manager and Head of SLT services and wider health care system as required.
- Provide advice, second opinions and clinical decisions in relation to clinical management issues.
- Write reports reflecting specialist knowledge including medico legal reports as required.
- May be required to provide specialist assessments examples will depend on specific clinical area. Sample examples across the range of clinical areas would be complex developmental assessments/ Fibreoptic evaluation of swallow (FEES)/ Videofluoroscopic assessment of swallow/ complex Augmentative alternative communication/ specific language impairments assessments as relevant to the specific client group. *
- Work closely with other disciplines / agencies appropriate to the service.
- Work closely with clients and families to ensure a flexible targeted service and support sensitive to the client’s needs.
- Work with colleagues on a regional or national basis in respect of policies, standards and procedures required for the clinical management of the service.
- Be aware of and implement current clinical evidence based practice / research in clinical area and use of appropriate outcomes measures to ensure clinical effectiveness.
- Ensure own practice is safe and appropriate.
- Ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service, based on client need.
- Have a clear understanding of strategic drivers and targets within and outside the Trust.
- Initiate and lead on developments and changes in the service which are evidence based, innovative and targeted to those most in need measuring outcomes and effecting change and service improvement as required.
- Provide supervision, clinical and professional leadership to staff working within Service area / Team.
- Maintain good working practice and acting as a point of reference for professional/specialist clinical advice for the wider healthcare system.
- Work with other Agencies to promote and develop a collaborative approach to service development and delivery.
- Initiate, develop and implement clinical and service audit within the clinical service.
- Participate in the development of Service Planning and Team objectives within the clinical area.
- Assist in the development of appropriate mechanisms for accessing the views and facilitating the involvement of service users and carers in the development and delivery of services.
- Be aware of and ensure adherence to all professional policies, guidelines, procedures, standards and legislation as relates to the role.
- Promote inter-agency working which enhances client care.
- Provide statistical data / evidenced based information & interpretation for SLT department service and business planning.
- Be responsible for the general upkeep of departmental equipment including decontamination.
- Ensure full compliance with all governance standards for area of responsibility.
- Work with the SLT SMT to ensure relevant information is provided in relation to service planning and developments, providing expert professional advice to this process as required.
- Work with the SLT SMT to ensure systems and procedures for the management and storage of information within the team meet internal and external reporting requirements for information governance.
- Adhere to professional standards and Trust policies relating to Records Management and Information Governance.
- Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust information management policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
- Promote an ethos of continuous improvement and implement quality initiatives, which reflect best practice/ evidence-based care.
- Develop a culture of research within the scope of service, undertaking/supporting staff to undertake research as appropriate.
- Maintain and further develop advanced level of knowledge and practise within the specialist area through a programme of Continuing Professional Development.
- Maintain good staff relationships and morale within the staff team through effective feedback, recognition, appraisal and development.
- Provide expert advice to Trust and regional multidisciplinary planning / quality groups as required.
- Participate as required in the selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Be responsible for the induction of new staff within the team.
- Monitor and communicate to line manager resource issues which effect development and performance of staff.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of research, continuous service development and audit programmes as required.
- Evaluate practice on an ongoing basis.
- Contribute to in-service training throughout the Trust and to contribute to lectures, seminars and conferences as requested.
- Participate in annual staff development reviews.
- Develop and maintain high quality working relationships and networks with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high quality care and the achievement of Service and Trust objectives.
- Adhere to relevant National, Trust and Departmental policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative practice.
- Conform to the Trust Health and Safety Standards and comply with local policies and training requirements.
- Work within the recognised guidelines and legal requirements for client group.
- Be responsible for maintenance of clinical records and statistics in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust / departmental Policy.
- Be responsible for effective time management.
- Attend and contribute at staff meetings.
- Maintain up to date records of all annual leave, sick leave, and study leave, reporting absence in line with Trust and departmental policy.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Speech and Language therapy services.
- The postholder may be required to work weekends, evenings & statutory days. In response to continued service development the duties of this post may be conducted over a 7 day period.
- Specific clinical area will be allocated depending on individual skills/ expertise and the needs of the service.
- Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
- Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
- Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
- Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
- Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
- Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
- Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.
- The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
- The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure it is managed correctly under the Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy, and ensure that feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level regarding the concerns raised, and how they were resolved.
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.
For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR
Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners.
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.
- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO 5 moments).
- Using the correct 7 step hand hygiene technique.
- Being bare below the elbows when in a clinical environment.
- Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet).
- Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry.
- Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
JOB TITLE / BAND: Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
Department Governance/ Training Lead / Co-ordinator / Band 8A
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Speech and Language Therapy / Unscheduled & Acute Care
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Qualifications
Registration
Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
Master’s Degree or equivalent level of knowledge in communication and/or swallowing disorders or equivalent postgraduate experience gained through short course specialist training & experience.
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Registration/member of RCSLT.
A minimum of 5years post-qualification experience including working as a senior SLT (Band 7 or above) within a *specific clinical area.
*Specific clinical area will be allocated depending on individual skills/ expertise and the needs of the service.
Understanding and experience of implementation of governance processes and requirements.
Experience of teaching and training including postgraduate level teaching.
Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Experience of leadership of staff in change.
Experience of development and delivery of service improvements.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other (e.g. Driving etc.)
Must have a full driving licence and have access to the use of a car for the duties of the post
Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. Shortlisting by Application Form
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.
Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Healthcare Leadership Competencies
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.
The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at:
http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model.
Particular attention will be given to the following:
Inspiring shared purpose
Leading with care
Evaluating information
Connecting our service
Sharing the vision
Engaging the team
Holding to account
Developing capability
Influencing for results
HSC Values
Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role
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