Band 7 SALT

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

9d ago

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

You must provide specialist therapy, train others, manage a caseload, maintain relationships, supervise staff, contribute to team discussions, adapt to changes, and develop care protocols.
You will provide specialist therapy, collaborate with teams, train staff, manage a caseload, supervise others, and participate in service development and clinical meetings.

Requirements

- To provide a highly specialist clinical speech and language therapy service, working in close collaboration with speech and language therapy colleagues, parents, carers, education staff and a range of health professionals in order to meet the communication and eating and drinking needs of children with complex special needs and their families.
- To provide training and support to carers, speech and language therapists and other professionals in the highly specialist clinical area.
- Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapy service.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
- Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services (including within the MDTs, primary and secondary care services, voluntary and third sector organisations) to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Speech & Language Therapist and the Multi-professional team.
- Support the members of the team in the day-to-day operation of the service. This may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to administrative staff, communicating with other team members and outside agencies and other operational activities.
- Participate in the multi professional team meetings and actively contribute and chair as required, ensuring all Speech & Language Therapists support integrated working.
- Respond to inconsistent work patterns and to be able to manage a diary and re-prioritise as required.
- Be responsible for the supervision of Speech & Language Therapists and Speech & Language Therapy students.
- To be compliant with the Trusts complaints procedure and take appropriate action as necessary in accordance with the procedure.
- Initiate and participate in change management processes as needed. Suggest required service development in line with national or local policies and guidelines. Exhibit a behaviour which enables and promotes service development.
- To assist in the development of care protocols and policies for specific clinical issues e.g. dysarthria guidelines, dysphagia protocols and policies, management of eating and swallowing difficulties.

Responsibilities

- To provide a highly specialist clinical speech and language therapy service, working in close collaboration with speech and language therapy colleagues, parents, carers, education staff and a range of health professionals in order to meet the communication and eating and drinking needs of children with complex special needs and their families.
- To provide training and support to carers, speech and language therapists and other professionals in the highly specialist clinical area.
- Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapy service.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
- Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services (including within the MDTs, primary and secondary care services, voluntary and third sector organisations) to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Speech & Language Therapist and the Multi-professional team.
- Support the members of the team in the day-to-day operation of the service. This may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to administrative staff, communicating with other team members and outside agencies and other operational activities.
- Participate in the multi professional team meetings and actively contribute and chair as required, ensuring all Speech & Language Therapists support integrated working.
- Respond to inconsistent work patterns and to be able to manage a diary and re-prioritise as required.
- Be responsible for the supervision of Speech & Language Therapists and Speech & Language Therapy students.
- To be compliant with the Trusts complaints procedure and take appropriate action as necessary in accordance with the procedure.
- Initiate and participate in change management processes as needed. Suggest required service development in line with national or local policies and guidelines. Exhibit a behaviour which enables and promotes service development.
- To assist in the development of care protocols and policies for specific clinical issues e.g. dysarthria guidelines, dysphagia protocols and policies, management of eating and swallowing difficulties.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Band 7 SALT position?

A relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are required for this position.

What age group will the client base primarily consist of?

The client base will primarily consist of children with complex special needs.

Is supervision of other staff part of the role?

Yes, supervising Speech & Language Therapists and Speech & Language Therapy students is a responsibility of this position.

Will I be required to provide training to others?

Yes, training and support to carers, therapists, and other professionals in the specialist clinical area is part of the responsibilities.

How will I manage my workload?

You will need to respond to inconsistent work patterns, manage your diary, and re-prioritize tasks as required.

Will I be involved in policy development?

Yes, you will assist in the development of care protocols and policies for specific clinical issues such as dysarthria and dysphagia.

Are there opportunities for professional development and service improvement?

Yes, you will be expected to exhibit behaviors that promote service development and participate in change management processes as needed.

What is expected in terms of collaboration with other professionals?

You will work in close collaboration with parents, carers, education staff, and a range of health professionals to meet the needs of clients.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Shannon Scott, the Bank Recruitment Business Partner, at s.scott33@nhs.net or by telephone at 02039378322.

Are there specific work standards I need to comply with?

Yes, all staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Staff Code of Conduct and demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home by following 4 values: Quality, Relationships, Delivery & Community

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2010

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a wide range of community health services, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care, across central London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances health and well-being in the community. Their purpose is to support individuals by providing excellent care in their homes and local settings, promoting independence, and integrating services to meet diverse patient needs.