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NHS Jobs; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is recruiting a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join an integrated MDT and embed SLT processes into clinical pathways. You will assess, diagnose and intervene across the full range of speech, language and communication needs within the served population, using person-centred communication tools where appropriate.

You will work with service users, carers and families to set focused treatment goals, contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans, and maintain professional

Qualifications

• Independent assessment, diagnosis and intervention for speech, language and communication needs.
• Use of person-centred verbal and non-verbal communication tools (pictures, symbols, AAC).
• Collaborate with service users, carers and family to set focused treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Attend/lead clinical meetings and contribute to professional/service discussions.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and maintain CPD portfolio.
• Work autonomously across a range of settings, including hospital sites and homes.

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary team Embed the Speech and Language Therapy process and pathway into the clinical area Use specialist knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, and provide intervention, across the full range of speech, language, and communication needs for the served population Where possible, devise and use/ facilitate use of appropriate and person-centred verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. pictures, symbols, AAC devices Work collaboratively with service users to set focused treatment goals Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP). Provide specialist clinical advice relevant to your area Engage with service users, carers and family throughout the treatment process to ensure that co-production is at the centre of care Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care. Work autonomously and manage own workload, balancing clinical work and supporting professional activities Obtain and record informed consent from patients and/or their significant others at each contact in accordance with Trust policy and the legal requirements of the MH Act and the MCA and DoLs. Provide support for colleagues in making information accessible for patients, in accordance with Greenlight standards and NSFT trust strategy Work alone across a wide range of settings including specialist residential and day services, work and education environments, hospital sites, and homes as appropriate Attend/lead clinical meetings (e.g. multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, reviews, and complex case discussions) as needed and contribute to the discussion on professional and service issues. Where appropriate to deputise for the Therapy Lead/Clinical Lead Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency and maintain a CPD portfolio Engage with clinical and management supervision in accordance with trust policy Attend mandatory training according to trust policy Provide support to junior staff and students Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities.