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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

About us

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 calibre 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Clinical

• 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 persons 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 care

Equipment & Systems

• To have skills to input, analyse and present data/statistics to inform evidence-based practice
• To be responsible for effective management of personal resources
• To develop a working knowledge of MOSAIC an integrated electronic system and Teams

Decisions & Judgements

• To be responsible for keeping own clinical skills up to date
• To be accountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelines
• To maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating clinical and professional development
• To have understanding of Health and Social Care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice

Research & Audit

• To contribute to the implementation of local, national strategies and service development using evidence-based practice
• To participate in research and practice-based projects within the multi-agency context and present findings when required
• To participate in health audit as required
• To be fully conversant and compliant with your professional code of conduct and the requirement of continuous professional development for yourself and where appropriate staff you line manage

Communication & Relationships

• To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across partner agencies
• To work collaboratively with service users, their families and support workers as appropriate, to make decisions relevant to the service users individual needs
• To have skills in conflict resolution and positive behaviour approaches
• To write timely professional reports/ records and action plans in line with professional guidelines that comply with CPFT and County Council record keeping policies as appropriate
• To use specialist observation skills to assess service users and carer/staff communication (including verbal, non-verbal communication, whole body responses), encouraging adaptive strategies to maximise effective communication, according to perceived client need, including cultural and linguistic differences

Managerial & Financial Requirements

• To participate with the lead Speech and Language Therapist in the recruitment of staff where appropriate
• To have the knowledge and skills to offer quality student practice placements
• To provide regular management and clinical supervision in line with HCPC and CPFT Policy where appropriate
• To participate in identification of SLT resources needed, and in management of those in use

Physical, Mental, Emotional & Environmental Demands of the Job

• To have the ability to communicate very sensitive or distressing information to service users and support workers as required
• To work in service users homes and a variety of community settings where conditions may pose a risk, including lone working

Training & Development

• To receive and participate in regular management and clinical supervision in line with HCPC and CPFT Policy
• To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process
• To be fully compliant with all relevant mandatory training as and when required
• To contribute to the provision of specialist training and education, to professionals, partners, and carers across a variety of settings
• To be responsible for keeping own clinical skills up to date
• To be accountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelines
• To maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating clinical and professional development
• To participate in regular supervision (clinical or management) in accordance with good practice guidelines and Trust policy

Quality & Patient Safety

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To be compliant with NICE guidance and other statutory/best practice guidelines
• To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the County Council/Trusts incident reporting policy as appropriate. To ensure appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence
• To contribute to the identification, management and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility
• To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and service user experience.
• To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within your clinical practice and for those you supervise
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for service users, carers, visitors and staff.
• Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory/best practice guidelines (if appropriate)
• Infection Control - To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection
• Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence
• To contribute to the identification, management and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility
• To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience
• To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors and staff

General

• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health
• To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this
• To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area
• To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these
• To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance related policies. Staffs are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and Trust business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registration with HCPC
• Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
  
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