Job summary Speech & Language TherapistLocation: LancashireUp to £43,585 - £49,119 per annum DOE Hours per weekWhy Join Us?Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost.
We also have a range of residential and supported living services across the UK in which we deliver person centred support that enables life changing outcomes.
We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.
Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Main duties of the job PurposeTo provide a Speech and Language service by assessing, implementing (by self or junior staff) and evaluating programmes of person centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To demonstrate clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and People We Support.This role carries no line management responsibilities, but the post holder will have a responsibility to mentor and supervise more junior members of the teamThe post holder will be expected to work effectively with the Therapy team, the nursing teams and the wider Multi-Disciplinary TeamResponsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers, assistants, and students within their team About us Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation.
Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical / Professional PracticeTo work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional with support and supervision (which may be remote) from a more senior SaLT for more complex cases.
To accept professional accountability and responsibility.To apply the specialist neurorehabilitation model, demonstrating knowledge of current research findings, and best practice in the field.With supervision as required, to manage a caseload of People We Support with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour.To use evidence-based practice, service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention.With supervision as required, undertake comprehensive assessments, considering environment, context and future plans, of PeopleWe Support in order to formulate appropriate:Rehabilitation goalsCare plansCommunication and dysphagia therapy programmesReferralsCommunication partner training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience, Skills and Ability Use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
Knowledge and application of Speech and Language assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning.
Knowledge of models of practice and assessment tools relevant to discipline & clinical area.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice and how to apply to clinical practice.
An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities.
An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to physical performance.
An ability to organise, coordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
At least one years experience in management of dysphagia.
Awareness of current legislation and professional ethics and their application in practice.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice.
Ability to build effective working relationships.
Desirable Competent IT skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements.