Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Overview

We are excited to announce an opening for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within our Assessment and Treatment to Independence in the Community Pathway at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role is integral to our mission of enhancing health and well-being for individuals across the Black Country, including Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. Our Trust focuses on delivering exceptional specialist care in community settings, aiming to minimize hospital stays and support patients effectively.

The Intensive Support Team has successfully reduced hospital admissions for individuals facing acute mental health challenges or complex behavioral issues. As we continue to evolve our assessment and treatment services, we seek a skilled Speech and Language Therapist who is dedicated to addressing acute and complex communication needs. This position involves collaborating closely with community teams to ensure seamless transitions for clients.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collect detailed case histories and conduct informal assessments and observations.
• Engage in clinical work with individuals and groups, utilizing both formal and informal assessment methods.
• Follow risk assessments related to patient care and communicate findings within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate case notes and clinical documentation as per Trust procedures.
• Develop and implement coordinated multidisciplinary care programs.
• Make informed decisions regarding client reviews, discharges, and referrals.
• Specialize in communication disorders in individuals with learning disabilities, analyzing complex clinical information.
• Contribute to audits, research, and service development initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on communication and swallowing needs to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver direct and indirect interventions while ensuring inter-agency needs are met.
• Promote the integration of RCSLT standards into clinical practice.
• Participate actively in multi-disciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Liaise with all relevant parties involved in client management.
• Support communication within the therapeutic process as a fully integrated team member.
• Provide training on communication and dysphagia to the team and clients.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and completion of RCSLT competencies.
• Desirable: Experience with an adult learning disabilities caseload.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Join us at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our community members. We look forward to receiving your application!

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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