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Highly Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS AfC: Band 7Main area: Speech and Language TherapyAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7Contract: PermanentHours: Part time - 22.8 hours per weekJob ref: 395-EB031-25Site: Brentwood Community HospitalTown: BrentwoodSalary: 46,148 - 52,809 p.a. (plus HCAS) pro rataSalary period: YearlyClosing: 13/02/2025 23:59Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating.The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients.Job overviewWe are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Adult SLT team at NELFT covering Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford and Thurrock areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual to join our friendly department as part of our Team.The Adult SLT Team are a respected team that works closely with multidisciplinary teams, with a positive record of developing innovative and patient-centred services. CPD is actively supported through regular clinical supervision, appraisals and excellent training opportunities.Main duties of the jobAs an experienced and highly specialist SLT, you will independently prioritise and manage a community caseload, which includes Community Hospital, Clinics, domiciliary and care homes.The successful candidate will have an opportunity to further develop their existing skills and work in an exciting and dynamic team.The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good time management and prioritisation skills.The post holder will be required to participate in service development initiatives.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to clients referred with communication and/or swallowing difficulties to include assessment, diagnoses and treatment. Following assessment, and utilising specialist knowledge and skills, design and develop evidence-based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams and the clients' family. Make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment evidence providing advice when appropriate.Person specificationDemonstration of Trust ValuesQualificationsNVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracyRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalentHCPC Licence to PracticeMember of Royal College of Speech and Language TherapyShow active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelinesCompetencies in FEESCompetencies in videofluoroscopyCompetencies in tracheostomyExperienceWorking collaboratively with carers and other professionalsExperience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary teamPlanning and delivery of training to other professionalsExperience of supervising othersExperience of videofluoroscopyExperience of running a FEES clinicKnowledgeAwareness of NHS Plan, NSF, clinical governance priorities and changing service needsKnowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disordersKnowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventionsAwareness of the roles of other professionalsAwareness of the principles of clinical governance/auditUnderstanding of safeguardingSkillsBasic awareness of IT and IT skillsDemonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practiceAble to use own initiativeOrganise and manage own caseloadAllocate duties and supervise junior SLT, Strong supervision skillsFormulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritisingExcellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathyNegotiation, problem-solving concentration, analytical and reflection skillsWritten and verbal presentation skillsPresent information in clear and logical mannerAbility to be a good team memberOtherTo be able to travel efficiently throughout the areaWe believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically.#J-18808-Ljbffr