Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Manages a complex and diverse caseload of communication and dysphagia independently within the Learning Disabilities Service.
Provides clinical advice and support to less experienced Speech and Language Therapists.
Supervises the work of Speech and Language Therapists, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants and students.
Contributes to local service audit and research.
Qualifications / Training
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC license to practice
- Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Dysphagia Post Graduate Qualification
Experience
- Experience as a qualified therapist with significant relevant experience in specialist area
Skills / Knowledge
- Competent to use evidence base to inform clinical practice in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the needs of a diverse population and the impact on communication and swallowing problems
- Competent to develop specialist programmes of care
- Competent in developing empathy, negotiation and influencing skills with emerging clinical leadership
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and overcomes barriers to communication
- Competent in managing and balancing a range of risks to maximise patient care
- Competent in writing clear reports and notes to a professional standard
- Competent in using alternative means of communication appropriately for care group
Other Job Requirements
- Is able and willing to move around the city
- Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Is able to carry a variety of equipment between locations safely
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
