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JOB PURPOSE
As part of a multidisciplinary/agency team, the post holder will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, to deliver comprehensive specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to clients with a variety of communication difficulties and/or eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties.
This service will be delivered in a variety of settings. The post holder is expected to have relevant clinical skills, knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of diagnosis and aetiologies. Duties and location may vary depending on the client group/aspect and demands of the service/level of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with valid HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality/area of practice.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality/area of practice.
- Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.
- Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
- The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
- Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full driving licence holder.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Elaine Holden, SLT Adult Team Leader/ Clinical Lead on, 01236 712139
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recrutment process, please contact Fiona Russell, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 377721
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received