The Speech and Language Therapy Team are excited to advertise this permanent position within Rowan View - our Medium secure unit in Liverpool. The post will provide the opportunity to deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have a forensic profile with a range of communication and/ or eating and drinking difficulties. The post holder will work with service users who have a wide range of mental health conditions.

The caseload may cover a wide spectrum of communication disorders associated with higher level language/social use of language/mental health/learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions.

The role will be Integrated within the therapy Team onsite and will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively as a valuable member of the MDT.

Supervision and line management will be provided by the Specialist/ Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and the successful post holder will be supported to achieve competences in core speech and language therapy skills relevant to the role.

We are happy to invite applicants with HCPC registration pending and those have qualified in the Summer of 2023.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

- work under the supervision of a senior SALT

- manage their own clinical caseload (for a newly qualified therapist this will be within their competency level)

- Carry out assessment and intervention e.g. therapy/treatment

- Work collaboratively with the wider MDT

- Develop and support the delivery of training

- Develop communication profiles

*Please see job description attached to this form for further information.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as part of the speech and language therapy team and be responsible for assessment and management of a clinical caseload of patients with speech and language therapy needs. For newly qualified SLTs this will be within their competency level.

Undertake comprehensive speech and language therapy assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate an appropriate hypothesis and to determine a diagnosis and to determine a therapy management plan. (With support from senior/experienced SLTs).

Work with the individual and their care team to develop Communication Care plan, Dysphagia care plans and risk assessments within competency level identified within supervision.

Develop communication profiles with individuals and their care teams to support them to improve access to therapy.

Promote health and reduce inequalities for all patients accessing the speech and language therapy service, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health education and social well-being.

Contribute to training and development programmes as appropriate to the knowledge and skills of the individual, delivering to other professionals and service users.

Participate in the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) PACE review process ensuring business priority objectives are met and a personal development plan is maintained and evaluated. Cascade the PACE process to departmental staff as appropriate.

Be responsible for own continuing professional development and maintaining own professional registration and meet HPC registration requirements, maintain a professional portfolio and demonstrating evidence of reflective practice.

Undertake mandatory training as in line with MCFT policy and attend updates and study days as appropriate to the post.

Adhere to all MCFT Policies and Procedures and contribute to their development as appropriate.

Have in depth knowledge of HPC standards and guidance, understand implications for and be able to apply to practice, e.g., HPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics/HPC Standards of Proficiency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person-centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary Team Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Driving Licence
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Desirable

• Direct experience of working with adults with communication and Swallowing disorders
• Experience of inter agency working
• Experience of designing and delivering training for staff groups
• Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology to support communication
• Experience of facilitating groups

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan View Medium Secure Unit

Parkbourn

Liverpool

L31 1HW

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