Speech and Langauge Therapist

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Community Neurorehabilitation

Location: Community-based eg home visits, remote support

Hours: Based on the clients individual funding

Reports to: Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors

Accountable to: Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors

The post holder will have their working base at home and will provide Speech and Language assessment and rehabilitation services to clients with acquired and traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions, in the clients own homes, in the community, or at a designated clinic room. The post holder will work in an interservice context across several systems including the patient and family, case managers, legal services, allied health professionals both within and external to Totus, and with the NHS and statutory services. The post holder will be supported by the Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors to provide a comprehensive and specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with acquired neurological conditions e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease, as part of a community-based multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work autonomously to assess, diagnose, and manage individuals with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, contributing to holistic, goal-focused rehabilitation plans.

The post holder is required to hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

The post holder must be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council and be a member of RCSLT.

The post holder must undertake the mandatory Continuing Professional Development hours specified by the RCSLT/HCPC, and must seek and obtain supervision from senior professional colleagues, in order to maintain advanced specialist skills.

• Manage a defined caseload of adults with complex speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs.

• Conduct detailed and specialist assessments using formal and informal tools.

• Develop and deliver personalised, evidence-based treatment plans.

• Evaluate outcomes using recognised measures and adjust therapy accordingly.

• Provide therapy in a range of settings including clients own home, residential settings and remotely.

• Support clients and families with communication strategies and dysphagia management.

• Complete risk assessments and ensure appropriate safety measures are in place.

• Provide education to clients, family members and care teams on the clients needs and strategies.

• Write comprehensive and detailed reports to summarise needs and treatment progress.

• Write comprehensive and detailed goal plans alongside the MDT.

• Skills in communicating sensitive and distressing information to patients and families are required.

• The capacity to summarise and interpret highly complex and sensitive data and write concise, accurate and readily understood reports and file notes that communicate the findings of the assessment and treatment progress.

• IT skills to use the internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, Gmail, library / literature search engines, and cloud based software.

• Contribute to regular MDT case reviews and collaborative goal setting.

• Work collaboratively with OTs, PTs, Psychologists, dieticians, Case Managers, Carers and Support Workers.

• Liaise with GPs, case managers, social care teams, families, carers, and other external agencies.

• Offer advice and second opinions on complex cases within scope of competence.

• Deliver training to MDT colleagues and external stakeholders when appropriate.

• Participate in peer review, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.

• Ensure all practice complies with professional guidelines.

• Maintain high-quality, accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.

• Participate in data collection for quality improvement.

• Notify the Totus Directors on the requirement and development of clinical protocols and pathways.

• Follow all clinical policies including safeguarding, risk, and infection control policies.

• Identify and report risks or safeguarding concerns appropriately.

• Clients and their families/carers

• Multidisciplinary team e.g., OTs, PTs, Psychologists, Nurses

• GPs, community services, social care, Case Managers, Solicitors, and voluntary agencies

• The post holder will work primarily from home, but will be required to visit patients homes to conduct assessment and interventions. Clinic rooms may also be utilised as appropriate.

• The post holder will be required to drive for up to 1.5 hours at a time, and often up to 4 hours in a day.

• There is a frequent requirement for VDU and computer use, of varying times depending on the demands on the service.

• The post holder is required to concentrate intensely for prolonged periods during individual assessment and family interviews, sometimes with challenging and emotional individuals on a one-to-one basis.

• There may be some patients ...