Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist Band 7

Lewisham Stroke Enablement Service

37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours would be considered)

To cover maternity leave 12 months - potential for extension

We are offering an exciting career opportunity for an experienced speech and language therapist to join our newly expanded multi-disciplinary Enablement Stroke In - Reach service focusing on the early discharge of patients from hospital following a stroke and the patient's initial and ongoing rehabilitation in the community. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic team player to fill this specialist clinical position and to lead on the SALT service. We can offer a varied experience where you will be able to develop both clinical and managerial skills in a community setting.

You will be joining a well- established MDT team working alongside another fulltime SALT.

Learning and personal development is encouraged and we have a well-established appraisal system and funding for relevant courses.

For further information please contact:

Geraldine Dakin Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist Community) on 0203 049 4492

e-mail geraldine.dakin@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

• To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To represent the wider multidisciplinary community Stroke service as required.
• To lead the SALT service in the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway.
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.
• To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required
• To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the ESD/stroke pathway

About us

The Lewisham Community stroke team are a well resourced multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists , speech and language therapists and therapy assistant practitioners. There has recently been investment into the service with additional fulltime staff in all disciplines. There are high levels of clinical knowledge and experience within the team with opportunity for shared learning and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post Title: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist Enablement Stroke In-Reach/ Stroke pathway.

Department: Lewisham Adult Therapy SALT team

Responsible to: Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Grade: Band 7

Hours: 37.5

Job Summary:

• To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary Stroke In-Reach service.
• To lead the SALT service in the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway.
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.
• To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required
• To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust SALT Service

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Clinical

• To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of stroke.
• To plan, organise and deliver an effective and efficient SLT service to clients on own caseload.

• To independently assess, diagnose, and manage therapy provision for the swallowing and/or communication needs of a stroke specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent readmissions.

• To monitor and review progress of clients, ensuring the continuance of sound clinical practice. To modify management/care as needed, ensuring any changes in recommendations are communicated effectively.
• To document client interventions promptly and in a clear manner in client notes. To provide timely written reports which are clear and relevant to the audience, and which are based on sound and up to date clinical knowledge.
• To plan, set up and monitor treatment programmes carried out by Enablement Officers and rehabilitation assistants for clients on own caseload.

• To design/plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate

• To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

• To discharge clients in a timely manner, maintaining communication with relevant others involved in their care.

• To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor on going risk.
• To develop and evaluate the links between the local HASUs, acute hospital stroke unit, LATT and Enablement.

• To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To undertake discharge planning and coordination of complex patients both into the service and out of it.
• To take a role in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.
• To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment,

Reassessment and monitoring

• To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

Documentation

• To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with

Professional and Trust standards.

• To use the electronic note keeping systems within the service.
• To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

Professional Ethics

• To adhere to the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes

• To provide guidance to junior/support staff on ethical issues.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

• To participate in the management of the SALT team in the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway.
• To provide leadership for the stroke in-reach service.
• To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, and take a lead when needed.
• To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as

delegated by the Lead SALT

• To provide specialist training on an individual basis.
• To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

Training Staff and Students

• To give presentations/training on specialist topics.
• To participate in training programmes for the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway and wider LATT SALT service.

Service Development and Delivery

• To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to achieve timely and safe flow of patients from hospital into the community.

• To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department
• To assist with the recruitment and appointment of SALT staff.
• To represent SALT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead SALT
• To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead SALT
• To participate in, and take a lead as needed, in the Therapies special interest group for the relevant clinical area.

Personal/Professional Development

• To participate in internal and external training opportunities to meet identified objectives and demonstrate on-going development.

• To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practise as a senior SALT

• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD , regarding learning outcomes
• To participate in Trust Appraisal scheme.

Clinical Governance

• To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures including Infection Control, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act

• To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment and safeguarding issues.
• To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.
• To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary g. emergency resuscitation,
• To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.
• To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
• To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area.
• To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care.

Research and Practice Development

• To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to SALT and/or service area and disseminate findings at local level.
• To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Work force

• To supervise and delegate to Rehab Therapy Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Enablement Officers when appropriate.
• To co-operate with the other Senior members of the MDT in the organisation of the workload, and to assist the Lead SALT/ Therapy Manager in service managerial matters when required.
• To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants.
• To be responsible for the appraisals of junior SALT in the community team

Partnerships/Communications and Relationships

• To communicate effectively with patients and carers, SALT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies
• To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

• To advise and educate patients and carers regarding swallowing recommendations, communication advice including communication aids
• To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as directed by the Lead SALT

• To promote the SALT role within the Enablement/LATT stroke pathway, the Trust, and to other agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• HCPC state registration.

Experience

Essential

• Up to date Professional development log as per guidelines from Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of post qualification experience in a range of neurological settings, i.e. acute and rehabilitation
• Good experience of Stroke specific treatment approaches.
• Audit experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Member of CEN
• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Use of Evidence Ba
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