An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Assessment and Treatment Service and Enhanced Assessment and Treatment Service (EATS) based at Astley Court inNorfolk.

The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary specialist learning disability health team working within Astley Court and across the county of Norfolk as part of the EATS team.

You will be forward thinking and able to demonstrate clinical knowledge in the area of adult learning disabilities based on current evidence. You will autonomously undertake specialist assessments and interventions with individuals with both communication difficulties and dysphagia.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from the Senior Lead Speech and Language Therapist and peers. You will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development activities.

Main duties of the job

Role summary:

• To provide high quality, comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for specified service user group 4
• To manage a caseload using evidence based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits
• To provide this service to service users within Astley Court who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
• To provide support to service users across the county of Norfolk who are at risk of admission to Astley Court as part of the EATS team, and to assist in the transition of service users from Astley Court into the community.
• To undertake supervision of junior staff and students as required
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team

About us

Equality and Diversity

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and carers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes.

The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognise that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities.

Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & carers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Relationships:

To work with other members of Astley Court and EATS teamTo work with service users and carers within Specialist Learning Disability ServicesTo work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care ServicesTo link with other SLTs particular those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage a mixed caseload, using evidence based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for the specified service user groupTo work as a member of the multidisciplinary teamTo maintain clinical recordsTo develop skills and knowledge

Clinical Responsibility

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users within Astley Court assessment and treatment service, including those with: profound learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disability,mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviourTo assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagiaTo be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness 5To work with and be available to other SLTs and generic technicians for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as requiredTo be an autonomous practitionerTo work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care planTo plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carerTo monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomesTo have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communicationTo have the skills needed to facilitate group work with service usersTo undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual clientsTo ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• SLT registration

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Previous SLT clinical practice

Desirable

• SLT experience in LD field

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Little Plumstead Hospital - Norfolk

hospital lane

Little Plumstead

NR13 5EW

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