Job Description

The post holder will work within the Rotation and carry out an acute and rehab mix to their role. In addition the post holder will:



Undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of voice, communication and / or swallowing disorders to support best outcomes Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Take a role in supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapists within clinical speciality and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching. Demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice and developing multidisciplinary management of patients. The rotation consists of 3 parts and includes the clinical areas of Acute Stroke, Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation, Medical, ICU and Respiratory and Voice. You will have access to FEES and Videofluoroscopy training.

The Trust is moving towards 7 day working and this post holder will be expected to participate in providing a seven day service as part of their contracted hours on a rota system.



See attached JDPS for more detail.



Always puts patients first Customer service focus Willing and able to take personal responsibility Demonstrates passion for excellence Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered Takes pride in their work and their team Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives Respects, values and cares for others Supports learning and development of self and others

Supports and promotes equality and diversity



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



Planning and organisational tasks / duties



1. To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.



2. To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.



Patient Care Responsibilities



1. To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.



2. To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.



3. To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.



4. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.



5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.



6. To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.



Communication / Relationship Skills



1. To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patient's care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.



2. To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.



3. To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.



4. To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.



5. To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.



6. To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.



7. To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.



8. Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.



9. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.



10. To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.



11. To manage frequently highly stressful conditions



12. To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.



13. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner



Analytical / Judgmental Skills



1. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.



2. To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.



3. To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.



4. To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.



Personal and people development



1. To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.



2. To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.



3. To evaluate own and other's practice and identify own and other's development needs.



4. To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.



5. Participate in the supervision of students.



6. Deputise for the team leader when required.



7. To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workers within the clinical area.



8. To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.



9. To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.



10. To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.



11. To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.