Speech and Language therapist- Intensive Support Team

Posting date:	22 July 2025
Salary:	£31,049.00 to £46,580.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£31049.00 - £46580.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 August 2025
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 3SP
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9378-W1326

Summary

Band 5 : The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing SLT assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of SLT within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group. KEY RESULT AREAS: Clinical To provide clinical advice on the assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language and communication difficulties and where applicable, swallowing difficulties, with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and to develop a clinical interest within the context of the caseload To manage a caseload independently with regular supervision and to prepare, implement and evaluate communication programmes and advice for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with service policy and RCSLT guidelines To demonstrate sound clinical judgment, including negotiation, differential diagnosis, reflection, evaluation and the development of care plans. Clinical practice should be framed with reference to evidence based practice, having access to a supervisor, showing a recognition of own professional boundaries and the need for supervision, support and advice To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To adopt a client centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process. To work proactively alongside other staff and clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users. To provide SLT reports on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly. To provide SLT perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required. To ensure that up to date records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and policies. Management and Leadership To manage your own caseload and day to day activities. To assist in the co-ordination of day to day activities of unqualified staff in the service area. To work effectively as a team member, operating flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team members. Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service. To participate in service development. Communication To contribute and receive information as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and effective service to clients and carers. To communicate accurate and sensitive information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic approach at all time. To provide advice and information regarding occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others. To promote and understanding of the role of occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as appropriate. Personal and Professional Development To review and reflect on own practice through effective use of professional and operational supervisions. To demonstrate ongoing professional development through reflective practice and participation in internal and external development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development portfolio. To participate in the Trusts appraisal process and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for directing own learning and development activities (eg private study, e-learning). To develop and apply clinical practice skills, knowledge and values within the specialist area. To participate in continuing professional development within your specialist area. Safeguarding: Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training. Band 6: The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapry assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of Salt and Language therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group. The post holder will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health Team in accordance within local and national guidance. KEY RESULT AREAS: 1. Clinical 1.1. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer. 1.2. Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge for differential diagnosis for communication and dysphagia, (evidence based practise, national and local guidelines using profession specific clinical skills and techniques. (eg standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual work) 1.3. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred speech and language therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis to achieve therapeutic goals. 1.4. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme. 1.4. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments. 1.5. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate. 1.6. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector. 1.7. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual speech and language therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires. 1.8. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community. 1.9. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service. 1.10. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines. 1.11. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as directed by the Lead AHP. 1.12. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required. 1.13. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other speech and language staff. 1.14 To work as an autonomous practitioner. 2. Management 2.1. To assist the Lead AHP with the operational management of the service on a day-to-day basis 2.2. To ensure that all significant events, relevant clinical issues and difficulties which may arise are communicated with the Lead AHP/Operational Manager 2.3. To direct and delegate work to other team members such as; therapy assistants and care support workers giving due consideration to their skills and abilities to carry these duties out effectively 2.4. To carry out appraisal and development reviews with speech and language therapy staff and to contribute to the reviews of other staff as appropriate 2.5. To assist the Operational Manager in effectively managing staff leave and sickness/absence to ensure adequate cover for the service on a day-to-day basis 2.6. To participate in the recruitment and retention of staff including implementing induction programmes For further information, please see supporting information attached. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. 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