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Job Description Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Band: Band 5 Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per academic year Overall Purpose of Job: To provide a speech and language therapy service to Adults with Learning disabilities who have a range of Communication Disorders (some being complex in nature); assessing, prioritising, treating and supporting transition onto other services. To work as a member of the Homefield SALT Department, contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of the students at Homefield College and achieve effective outcomes. To work collaboratively with both internal and external specialist services within Learning Disabilities to meet the communication needs of the students. To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities under the guidance of a supervising clinician. To contribute to the development and delivery of a range of training packages for teaching and support staff. Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience:

Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy.

Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council.

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for dealing with daily and on-going situations when there is complex information involved and barriers to understanding.

Experience of Adults with Learning Disabilities and an understanding of the Communication Disorders associated with Learning Disabilities.

Basic skills in administering and interpreting a range of clinical assessments, procedures and practices, including some experience of working with Alternative and Augmentative Communication.

IT skills sufficient to use email, the Internet, word processing and databases.

Developing observational, analytical and auditory discrimination skills to assess students’ needs and recommend therapy input

Willingness to develop knowledge of evidence-based practice so as to demonstrate clinical effectiveness

Well-developed report writing skills.

Ability to practice autonomously and also work successfully as part of team.

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances on a daily and on-going basis.

Knowledge and understanding of local/national policies and practices relating to Speech and Language therapy services, and to Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Ability to work with a variety of different agencies.

Negotiation and problem solving skills

Organisational, planning and time management skills.

Ability to keep up-to-date clinical records and to produce timely data.

Administrative skills.


Ongoing commitment to continuing professional development. Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide assessment and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for students with a range of speech, language and communication disorders (some of which are complex in nature), with support and advice from supervising clinician as required.

To develop and provide communication plans for specified caseload, to include communication strengths and weaknesses and strategies for use by staff in order to develop students’ communication skills and enhance communicative effectiveness between staff and students

To set individual communication targets and objectives linking to EHCP outcomes for inclusion in students’ Individual Learning Plans, and to monitor and evaluate progress towards achievement

To contribute to the planning and delivery of weekly group therapy sessions

To provide written language targets for inclusion in students Individual Learning Plans.

To provide appropriate information, advice and support to students, parents/carer and other relevant services within and out of Homefield, e.g. NHS, Local Authority, private care providers.

To prioritise caseload based on students’ needs, Homefield standards, and RCSLT best practice guidelines.

To liaise with all relevant professionals, including other therapists, regarding overall student care and service provision, working jointly with them where this is appropriate to meet their communication needs.

To work with all appropriate agencies and colleagues when necessary as part of the multi-disciplinary team, establishing collaborative working relationships, sharing skills and information to facilitate holistic student care.

To make referrals to relevant specialist services for individuals requiring assessment for a communication aid or dysphagia

To share transition documents and resources with future providers for students finishing their college placement

To facilitate compliance with the Accessible Information Standard and RCSLT 5 Good Communication Standards

To participate in clinical audit procedures and contribute to service development projects

To attend specialist short courses/conferences/clinical excellence networks appropriate to adult learning disability

To write annual progress reports for individual students in a timely manner

Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including annual reviews

Work collaboratively with other independent specialist colleges

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice.

To recognise the need for and accept clinical support and advice from supervising clinician.

To develop and update clinical knowledge and skills under own initiative and the direction of supervising clinician.

To evaluate and monitor clinical input using evidence-based reflective practice and outcome measures.

To participate in planning and delivery of student-specific intervention and training in order to meet communication needs and promote independence and well-being

To take part in/implement all relevant activities, standards, procedures and policies related to Clinical Governance as required by the RCSLT and HCPC.

To undertake administrative duties to ensure records are maintained in accordance with agreed standards.

To act at all times in such a way as to promote a positive image of the SALT service to all.


To contribute to the development of the SALT service offer in partnership with SALT colleagues

Other Duties:

Liaise with/ train non SLT staff e.g. college staff in the implementation of strategies

Act as an autonomous clinician, managing delegated caseload.

Access to advice by phone or in meetings to discuss case management issues.

To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development

To carry out duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Homefield’s policies and procedures.

Required to comply with all relevant national and local statutory and mandatory requirements including health and Safety and Infection Control.

To participate in Homefield College’s appraisal system.

Any other duties as required Responsibilities:

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding vulnerable adults, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the college

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.

Contributing positively to a high quality teaching and learning environment.

In addition, there would be a general responsibility for:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Respecting everyone’s capacity and safety

Support achievement through experience

Being confidential, responsive and safeguarding individuals needs

Provide effective and appropriate levels of supervision

Positively promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of your role

Complying with health and safety regulations

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be asked to carry out

other duties which are appropriate to the skills of the postholder and grade of the post as priorities of the service

change.

Signed……………………………………………………………………….

Date………………………………………………….


Person Specification Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Education & Qualifications Criteria Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Evidence

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Willingness to undertake relevant post qualification training

E E E D

Application form/Certificates HCPC Registration RCSLT Registration Interview/Application

Experience

Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities Post registration experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities

E D

Interview/Application Interview/Application

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of the full range of communication difficulties associated with Adults with Learning Disabilities Ability to use a range of assessments tools relevant to Adults with Learning Disabilities Ability to use a range of relevant and appropriate therapeutic intervention techniques Negotiation and Problem Solving Skills Experience leading training and delivering presentations Ability to practice autonomously and also work successfully as part of team. The ability to recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/professional policies Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunities

E E E E D E E E

Application/Interview Application/Interview Application/Interview Application/Interview Application/Interview Application/Interview Application and Interview Interview


Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality Awareness of national policies relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities, and their impact on SLT

E E

Interview Interview

Communication

To demonstrate effective communication skills written and verbal The ability to adapt communication style to suit the audience To demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of students, carers and families, The ability to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and generate potential solutions Experience of using Makaton, PECS and other relevant communication strategies. Knowledge of IT and computer skills including iPads and other AAC devices

E E E E D D

Application and Interview Application and Interview Application and Interview Interview Interview Application and Interview

Personal

Flexible and adaptable to different working environments and modes of service delivery Confident and articulate Able to demonstrate self-motivation and initiative Aware of limitations of own knowledge and experience Effective team member Able to organise and manage time effectively

E E E E E E

References References/Interview References/Interview Interview References References

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