Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - UCLH - London

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are searching for a highly passionate and skilled Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Key Results Areas -

  • To be able to demonstrate good evidence based practice with adult neurorehabilitation and neuromedical conditions / stroke and be competent in the use of valid outcome measures to demonstrate the benefits of intervention
  • To demonstrate good clinical reasoning, when working with this caseload, through effective history taking, generation of clinical hypotheses and appropriate assessment, including instrumental assessment methods, i.e. videofluoroscopy.
  • To show evidence of good clinical decision making, through skilled selection and interpretation of assessment and sound clinical knowledge, particularly as demonstrated in complex cases, when providing a differential diagnosis.
  • To possess excellent communication skills, counselling skills and empathy, which may be exploited both within the clinical role of an SLT and as a specialist in communication within the multi-disciplinary team, for example, as required when giving patients with communication difficulties and their carers information about a diagnosis which may be challenging for them to accept.
  • To demonstrate good team work when working as part of the multi-disciplinary teams and in liaising within a multi-agency environment. To possess good negotiation skills in working with other team members, carers and other professionals
  • To be an educational resource to all members of the multi-disciplinary teams and external health care providers regarding best practice in the provision of SLT care to patients with a range of neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.
  • To actively participate in planning and implementation of the induction, training, education and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students on clinical placement at the NHNN

Main duties and responsibilities:

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Clinical

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To provide a high quality speech and language therapy service within the Trust, in collaboration with the rest of the SLT team and the multi-disciplinary teams in which the post holder works.

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To comply at all times with the RCSLT’s and HPC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of his/her own work, including: the management of patients, use of equipment and all written documentation

1.3

To undertake specialist assessment for patients with acquired communication and swallowing problems within NHNN, including diagnosis and interpretation of results using specialist analytical skills.

1.4

To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in these clinical areas underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures

1.5

To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients

1.6

To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment/monitoring of cases, reflecting SLT theory and philosophy

1.7

To use/apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice

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To demonstrate clinical effectiveness reflecting on evidence based practice and outcome measures

1.9

To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties

1.10

To monitor and review the progress of patients against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate

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To adapt practice to meet individual patient circumstances

1.12

To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence based practice

1.13

To develop the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patient’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness

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To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards

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To independently manage and prioritise a discrete caseload, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc

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To demonstrate skills in dealing with the pressures of managing a caseload including prioritisation, teamwork and flexibility

1.17

To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required

1.18

To ensure that children and young people are referred to other services as appropriate

1.19

To monitor and evaluate specialist service delivery and provide progress reports as required

1.20

ToT To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues associated with clinical governance and their application to professional practice. This will include compliance with/adherence to, and implementation of service and service area policies, National and Local guidelines and RCSLT Professional and Clinical and Guidelines

1.21

To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children, Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks

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To To contribute to the local Trust’s systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others

1.23

To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct

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To work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals

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To maintain a high standard of patient records and data of all patients, (including uni-disciplinary / multi-disciplinary reports and therapy activity statistics) documenting all relevant information according to standards of practice. Documentation will include Integrated care pathways, medical notes, uni-disciplinary notes, initial interim reports and discharge reports.

 

To key work individual patients, negotiating with patients, carers and others around case management in complex cases, using effective conflict management skills, co-ordinating referrals, co-ordinating and chairing case conferences and to actively participate in structured multidisciplinary goal setting

Requirements:

  • Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
  • Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
  • Post graduate dysphagia trained
  • Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders
  • Post-registration experience within a stroke or acute neurology setting
  • Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological dysphagiaPost-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological communication disorders

Requirements:

  • 6 months of NHS experience in the last 3 years
  • Strong clinical knowledge, good initiative, and an ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
  • Good initiative and commitment to mentoring talent, acting as a role model and resource to staff
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Honesty and integrity, and a proactive, patient-centered approach to work

 

We are so grateful for the commitment and focus of our Bank Staff Theatre Practitioners, so in return we offer the following advantages:
  • Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training
  • Guaranteed line of work
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunity to gain valuable NHS experience in areas of ophthalmology,
  • Competitive pay

Apply now for this fantastic career-progressing opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.

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