Specialist Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Neuro Speech and Language TherapistThis is a Band 6, speech and language therapy clinical role in the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (33.75 hours per week). The post holder will provide a specialist clinical speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment service as part of the Merton Community Neuro Rehab Team on a virtual and / or domiciliary basis across Merton. The service includes clients with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, such as stroke and head injury, and those who have a degenerative condition and need support to manage disability and quality of life. The service also provides input for clients who have cognitive-communication and vocational rehabilitation needsThe post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary neuro rehab team, in addition to the wider speech and language therapy team across CLCH, acting as a resource to other medical, nursing, therapy and social services staff and voluntary agencies and as an interface link for Speech and Language Therapy with acute providersThe post holder will undertake teaching and research in relevant specialist areas for a wide range of other professionals, as appropriate.The post holder will support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the serviceMain duties of the jobProvide a specialist speech and language therapy clinical role within the neuro team.Co-develop and provide appropriate specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventionsFacilitate group work and peer mentoring for people affected by a neurological condition, alongside the MDT.Carry out specialist physical examination of the orofacial process including the mechanism of eating, drinking and swallowingMonitor all aspects of the interaction of significant others with clients.Make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to clients and their families within clearly defined care plansUse clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in clients' health status and report same as appropriate to other health services (in particular, regarding dysphagia)To adapt practice to meet individual client's and families' circumstances, including due regard for specific clinical conditions affecting their speech and language and / or cognitive, cultural, religious and linguistic differencesPlease see full Job Description for additional dutiesFind out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#/select_sectorAbout usJust as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yoursWe can offer you:A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleCar lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)Flexible working optionsTraining, support and development in your careerTo have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.Person SpecificationQualificationsDegree in Speech-Language TherapyHealth & Care Professions Council RegistrationEducated to Masters level in specialist SALT field relevant to the role or equivalent combination of post graduate education, courses and experience in neuro SALTMembership of the Royal College of Speech-Language Therapists (RCSLT)Membership of Special Interest Group e.g. SALT neurological practiceExperienceAppraisals using KSFClinical teachingStaff and student supervisionExperience of service developmentExperience of provision of work for patients with dysphagia and neurological conditionsExperience of working in a range of community and / or acute NHS settingsSupervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists / AssistantsResearch experienceExperience of working in the NHSSkillsSpecialist knowledge and understanding of complex neurological conditions including clients with multiple pathologiesSpecialist skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditionsKnowledge of evidence-based practice and outcome measures associated with neurological conditions and older peopleKnowledge and experience of working with a wider multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge and understanding of clinical guidelines on stroke and other neurological conditionsAdvanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written formatEMIS clinical system experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Integrated Locality Manager for SWD SLT services£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) #J-18808-Ljbffr