Speech & Language Therapist - Part-time (Band 6/7; Neurorehab)
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Haslemere, GU27 1NQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0433-25-0005 |
Summary
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Speech and Language Therapist Responsible to: Director of Therapy Accountable to: Director of Therapy Key working relationships: Medical and clinical staff, all caregivers The post holder will be expected to comply with the standards and codes of conduct as laid down by the Health Professions Council and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work, including management of patients. The post holder must provide evidence of current professional registration. 1. JOB SUMMARY The post holder will part of a Multidisciplinary Team at the Hospital and provide a high standard speech and language therapy service to patients with neurological conditions, performing assessments, diagnosis, planning and delivering individualised treatment programmes. The post holder will be actively involved in implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols. The post holder will be involved in provision of education and training to other members of the clinical team, patients, carers and relatives as appropriate. 2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Clinical Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of patients with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs. Provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual patients needs. Provide specialist therapy services utilising a variety of service delivery models including individual, joint, multidisciplinary and group sessions. Develop and implement speech and language programmes for individuals and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual patients potential. Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working with minimal supervision. Demonstrate ability to undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to record baseline measures. Demonstrate a full understanding of the IDDSI framework and work with the relevant caregivers to ensure effective implementation. Develop comprehensive discharge plans in negotiation with patients and carers where appropriate Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have ability to work within a legal framework with patients lacking capacity to consent to treatment. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with Holy Cross documentation standards. Provide appropriate and timely reports and other patient correspondence. Manage clinical risks within own caseload. Responsible for ensuring equipment is appropriate, in good condition and replenished as necessary. Work with the Director of Therapy to plan and deliver service developments for the therapy service and speech and language service ensuring it is in keeping with evidence-based practice and national guidance. 2.2. Interpersonal and communications Communicate in a clear, concise and culturally appropriate manner to patients, caregivers and family members. Effectively motivate patients to engage in therapy by utilising a range of activities, strategies and techniques. Attend and participate in relevant clinical, care and organisational meetings as required. Promote positive relationships with patients, families and staff. Ensure that patients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their programmes wherever possible. Contributes to the planning, setting, reviewing of objectives and projects in line with hospital business plan. Advice Director of Therapies on resources required to meet objectives. Contribute to the induction of new caregivers and provide ongoing training for caregivers to maintain knowledge in swallowing and communication. 3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional status and competence at a specialist level, taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuing professional development and maintaining a portfolio of CPD. Identify professional development evidenced within an annual appraisal with line manager. Contribute to education and assessment of performance of students. Contribute to in-service training programmes by attendance and participation in formal training both internal and external. Undertake evidence-based audit and evaluate research literature to develop and improve clinical practice. To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding, etc. 4. HEALTH AND SAFETY Work at all times within the scope of the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and the hospital policy for reporting of accidents, incidents, hazards and risk management. Maintain and protect the safety, confidentiality and dignity of patients and families. Manage a clean, safe and tidy environment. Ensure programmes are in place for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Take an active role in the prevention and control of infection. Understand and work within the guidelines of the Patient Safety, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. 5. GENERAL Maintain the principles of the Data Protection Act of 1998 both within and outside of the hospital environment. Act in accordance with the hospitals Data Protection Policy. Monitor the use of stock items, ordering stock as necessary. Be aware of the Equal Opportunities Act and how it is implemented within Holy Cross Hospital. Adhere to diversity and ethical principles with particular attention to the Race Relations Act (1976), Disability Act (1995) and the Sex Discrimination Act (1975). 6. Miscellaneous This job description represents an outline of the main components of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive. It may, with consultation, be subject to additions and amendments, as the need arises. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed the post holder is required to perform other duties as might reasonably be required.