Band 6 - Speech and Language Therapist (Rotational)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £23.13 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £23.13 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | MSE, SS0 0RY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9390-26-0677 |
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Communication Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate and assisting in mental capacity assessments for all patients with communication disorders. Be responsible for the safe and competent use of communication equipment by patients and by junior and student speech and language therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice. Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility. Able to communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and multidisciplinary team members / other professionals, in written and verbal form. Demonstrates empathy with clients, carers and families often where barriers to understanding exist ensuring that effective communication is achieved to persuade and motivate participation in therapeutic activities Analytical and Planning Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations and multiple pathologies, seeking support from a more senior therapist as required; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and skills deficit. Formulate and deliver an individual speech and language therapy treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment options. Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of speech and language therapy practice. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, in conjunction with more senior speech and language therapists and develop improvement to service delivery and clinical practice. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. Clinical Duties To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care with communication difficulties. To construct clear care plans for a specific client group differentiating appropriate therapy from a range of options, based on analysis of information from assessment, theoretical knowledge and clinical benchmarking Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best courses of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required. Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload. Undertake training of nursing staff and others in various aspects of dysphagia assessment and management. Assist with Videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics as required. Take delegated responsibility from more senior speech and language therapists for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions. Provide help and advice to patients and their families teaching and demonstrating use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability and independence. Manages own knowledge base as a member of relevant Special Interest Group and through reading and attendance at specialist short courses Policy and Service Development Be aware of departmental/hospital policies and procedures. Be aware of the requirement of the Health and Safety at Work act as it relates to the department and safety of the patients and staff. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme both as an appraisee and appraiser and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies. Be aware of the requirement of the Health and Safety at Work act as it relates to the department and safety of the patients and staff. Report all accidents/incidents promptly to a Senior Member of staff using the appropriate incident form. Comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times. Able to work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately and sensitively with clients unpleasant physical conditions e.g. oral secretions, incontinence, exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a regular basis