Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kettering; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working requests considered

Supervision within the Trust

Resumo da oferta

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Greater Manchester Specialist Support Team. The role focuses on specialist assessment and intervention for complex communication needs, with clinical leadership and training across staff.

The post involves line management of a team and supervision of SLTs and support workers, developing proactive risk mitigation within a multidisciplinary context, and contributing to research and education

Qualificações

• Recognised degree or diploma in speech and language therapy approved by the RCSLT and HPC.
• Evidence of management training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist assessment, consultation and intervention for SLT needs.
• Lead evidence-based assessment and treatment for complex cases.
• Line manage and supervise SLTs and support workers.
• Formulate and deliver multidisciplinary support plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Lead training and development programmes within the team.

Conhecimentos

Advanced knowledge of therapeuticInter

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication of complex information

Team leadership

Educational/teaching ability

Formação académica

RCSLT/HPC-approved SLT degree or diploma

Evidence of management training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist post in the Greater Manchester Specialist Support Team, run by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on specialist assessment and intervention for complex communication needs, with clinical leadership and training for other staff. It serves people with a learning disability and/or autism at risk of hospital admission, placement breakdown or forensic risk, as a job share of up to 22.5 hours a week. Registration with the HPC and evidence of management training are essential.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist assessment, consultation and intervention for speech, language and communication needs, including in-depth assessments for the most complex referrals
• Lead evidence-based assessment, treatment and intervention for service users with complex needs
• Manage and prioritise the team's caseload, delegating work to other speech and language therapists
• Line manage the team and supervise speech and language therapists and support workers
• Formulate and deliver support plans within the multidisciplinary team, then evaluate their impact using outcome measures
• Work across Greater Manchester with Learning Disability, Mental Health and Autism services to develop proactive, preventative risk mitigation support
• Provide advice, consultation and training to staff and external agencies across settings
• Provide clinical and strategic leadership across the health and social care network, and represent the service locally and nationally
• Lead research and audit, use the evidence base to inform practice, and develop outcome measures
• Lead training and development programmes, contribute to pre and post qualification teaching, and supervise, assess and mentor students and junior staff
• Advise the Team Manager on capacity, service gaps and operational issues, and provide statistical information to the Trust
• Ensure safeguarding requirements are upheld, take part in the Trust PACE review, and maintain own CPD and professional portfolio

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or diploma in speech and language therapy approved by the RCSLT and HPC
• Evidence of management training

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Registration with the HPC

Experience

• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and interventions
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of leading service projects
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions for the client group, and the ability to compare their relative benefits
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals working with the client group
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures for the client group
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening and empathy
• Excellent analytical and reflective skills
• Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information

Other

• Able to lead as well as be a good team member
• Able to critically appraise research
• Flexible and able to cope with change

What’s offered

• Flexible working requests considered for all roles
• Supervision provided within the Trust