Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative Care Home Intensive Support Team (CHIST).
CHIST provides Nursing and Occupational Therapy staff for targeted, time limited support to specified care homes as prioritised through our local system escalation processes and this role is to be embedded in an aim to enhance the overall care which is delivered by the CHIST Service.
You will have specialist clinical skills in Speech and Language Therapy to enhance the health and wellbeing of care home residents providing hands on clinical support, advice and guidance based on residents needs.
You must have a desire to work collaboratively with patients and key partners to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes.
If you are interested in making a difference to patients in care homes and possess excellent communication, organisational skills and a flexible approach then we would like to hear from you.
The role is community-based with remote working and you will be required to meet travel demands of the role byworking across the county in care homes registered with Staffordshire County Council.
Main duties of the job As a Speech and Language Therapist joining our service you will be expected to provide support and advice with personalised care planning, nutritional advice/ signposting and navigating links with other Health and Social Care services.
As part of this role you will also be expected to: You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to quickly develop effective relationships with care home staff.
You willundertake tasks concerning the day-to-day organisation and operation of the team, working with the team leaders as required.
You will be skilled in risk management and demonstrate clinical leadership skills with an ability to prioritise the support needed in a care home, and escalate any issues appropriately.
You will be required to promote effective team working in care homes and have a willingness to share your experiences and knowledge with others, in accordance with evidence based practice.
About us As well as all the excellent NHS Benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement we also offer: Full support for new employees including a full induction.
Career progression opportunities with full support and guidance.
Competitive mileage.
per mile (up to 10,000 miles) Lease car options are available following successful probationary period.
(terms and conditions apply) Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave MPFT is committed to providing support to AHP's including the AHP Preceptorship Programme and Beyond Preceptorship; further information is available via the following link; Further information regarding AHP services within MPFT can be accessed via the following link to our Trust AHP pages:Allied Health Professionals :: Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust ( MPFT welcomes people awaiting HCPC registration, individual's returning to practice, and international applications for those who meet the person specification, and have evidence of written and spoken English Language (English Test pass - OET or IELTS).
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We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities For full details regarding this role please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent Registration with HCPC Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks Desirable Modules at master's level Evidence of further clinical study Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of acquired communication disorders Assessment and management of routine dysphagia Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties Working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations Experience in delivering training to partners and other professionals To be able support in service improvement Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Awareness of current guidance in relation to Infection Prevention and Control To have excellent interpersonal & communication skills & an ability to develop effective relationships with providers & their care teams To have skills in risk management & have an ability to prioritise the support needed in a care home & escalate any issues appropriately Ability to meet travel demands of the role across the geographical patch Desirable Knowledge of relevant NSFs and NICE guidance Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context