Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) - Speech and Language Therapy - Cambridgeshir[...]

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

Site Scott House Town Huntingdon Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work with adults with learning disabilities in the Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP).

The LDP comprises five locality-based integrated community specialist health and care management teams (social workers, care co-ordinators, psychiatrists and occupational, arts, and speech & language therapists) and day and accommodation services organised by the Local Authority for adults with a learning disability.

Healthcare practitioners are employed by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust but work within the LDP. The SLT service comprises a Lead Speech and Language Therapist, two Advanced SLTs, two Specialist SLTs plus an Assistant SLT, all employed by CPFT. We have close links with colleagues working with people with learning disabilities elsewhere in CPFT and with clinicians and/or researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge.

The teams aim to provide person-centred healthcare that promote an individual’s right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing to promote reaching their full potential

Main duties of the job

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

• To participate in the delivery of countywide specialist LD Speech and Language Therapy by managing a team caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
• To provide professional supervision to other staff /students as appropriate including appraisal and professional development, particularly mandatory training.
• To contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the LDP management team.
• As an autonomous practitioner, to manage a specialist case load providing assessment, identification and treatment of communication and swallowing needs of adults with a learning disability.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary/ multi agency working within the LDP and with Key partners.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high caliber candidates who share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

• The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training
• To be proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the communication and swallowing needs of the learning disability population including risk assessment
• To be proficient in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) including manual signing and symbol use across a variety of communication environments
• To have knowledge of and skills in sensory impairment as related to Adults with Learning Disability
• To facilitate clients to access generic services as appropriate (reasonable adjustment)
• To facilitate and guide others in the development of information that is accessible to service users, staff, and carers
• To provide Dysphagia assessment where there may be risk of contact with substances such as body fluids (saliva etc) and infection guidelines must be followed
• To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist Team SLT caseload within the context of the LDP
• To be proficient in the assessment, identification and treatment/intervention of the health needs of the learning-disabled population, including risk assessment and assessment of complex conditions e.g. mental health, epilepsy, distress behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care etc
• To take a lead in the coordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals
• To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. e.g. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of distress behaviour
• To recognise the impact of a person’s communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need
• To plan, implement and regularly review integrated individual support plans for each client in conjunction with team members as appropriate
• To develop knowledge and experience in multidisciplinary working with parents with learning disability
• To provide specialist clinical advice in relation to individual case work to professionals within the LDP
• To work to reduce health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability by working with partners in primary and secondary car

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registration with HCPC
• Post Basic Dysphagia Qualification
• Experience of supervising staff
• Additional clinical training relevant to specialism

Experience

• Experience of working with adults with a learning disability
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of speech and language therapy assessment and intervention relevant to adults with an LD
• Experience of managing Dysphagia in LD population
• Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT
• Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management
• Experience in providing clinical supervision

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication as applicable to adults with Learning Disabilities
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to adults with learning disability) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• MHA and MCA knowledge
• Understanding of research and audit processes
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
• Knowledge of treatment strategies
• Knowledge of the Enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Counselling skills
• Ability to deliver health education training

Personal Qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and those you supervise
• Ability to prioritise your own work and the work of those you supervise
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of the MDT
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to motivate others
• Willingness to learn
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of good customer care skills
• Emotional resilience
• Ability to participate in research and audit

Other

• Ability to travel within a rural location

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

• Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
• Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
• Children’s community services in Peterborough;
• Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity .

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Katie Byrne Job title Lead Speech and Language Therapist Email address katie.byrne@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Telephone number 0747 121 3423 Additional information

For further information please contact Katie Byrne atkatie.byrne@cambridgeshire.gov.ukor on 0747 121 3423

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