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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
Job Description
1.
Job Details
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Job Title
Speech and Language Therapist
Organisation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT)
Location
Graham Anderson House
Salary
Hours
£19,543
Part-time
Date Created / Reviewed
May 2008
Annually at Personal Development Review
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Job Summary
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To work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing speech and
language therapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to
clients with acquired brain injury. To liaise with internal and
external professionals, family members and clients.
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Job Purpose
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1.
To work as an independent clinical professional with knowledge and
skills, problem solving and clinical reasoning in a specialist
area.
2.
To manage, with support and supervision, and prioritise a caseload
of clients with complex mental/physical health needs and/or
challenging behaviour.
3.
To use evidence based/client centred principles and clinical
reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention.
4.
To facilitate complex discharge packages of care and give advice
and information to other disciplines and agencies.
5.
To contribute to the training and development of others when
required.
6.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of
Speech and language therapy Services within a designated
area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
7.
To supervise other members of staff, eg Rehabilitation Support
Workers) in carrying out the programmes the Speech and Language
Therapist has devised
8.
To assess and monitor the client’s need for equipment or
communication aids and the provision of this
3.
Organisation Chart
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Responsible to the Service Manager and clinically to the Consultant in
Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation. Receives clinical supervision from
a Senior Speech and Language Therapist.
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Key Result Areas
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Clinical
1.
To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous
professional responsible for carrying and prioritising a caseload,
including dysphagia.
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2.
To work flexibly responding to the changing needs and
circumstances of clients.
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3.
To work as a member of the inter-disciplinary team contributing to
overall treatment objectives agreed in the rehabilitation plan.
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4.
To work with individuals, groups and carers providing assessment
and treatment.
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5.
To formulate treatment plans in consultation with the client.
6.
To carry out risk assessments relating to the client, client’s
contacts and the environment formulating a plan of action.
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7.
To develop programmes of care, monitor, evaluate and modify
treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of
intervention.
8.
To address occupational performance and skill deficits enabling
the client in areas of self maintenance, productivity, education
and leisure.
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9.
To work collaboratively with the client and relevant others to
establish agreed therapeutic goals as part of the overall
rehabilitation plan.
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10.
To act as a resource for the team and clients in providing
information on local statutory and non-statutory services in the
community, signposting staff/clients to other resources.
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11.
To provide training and advice on changes and adaptations to the
client’s lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional,
physical and social needs, including appropriate referral to other
agencies and services as required.
12.
To work as an autonomous professional seeking guidance and support
where necessary.
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Policy of Service
1.
To be aware of and adhere to the policies and procedures of the
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust and Disabilities Trust.
2.
To be aware of and adhere to the Health and Safety Policies, and
to ensure local implementation in order to maintain safe
environments and working practices.
3.
To attend mandatory training and ensure regular updates.
4.
To contribute to the Speech and language therapy and clinical
speciality’s clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
5.
To apply guidelines/legislation relating to clinical practice.
6.
To participate in research and/or audit projects relevant to
Speech and language therapy and/or service area, disseminating
findings at local level.
7.
To adhere to the Royal College of Speech and language therapists
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local
policy and procedures.
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Service Development and Organisation
1.
To participate in the implementation of policy and service
development within the team.
2.
To participate in the implementation of clinical recommendation
based on government policies and guidelines.
3.
To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice,
clinical pathways and protocols.
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Financial and Physical Resource
1.
To keep records of requisitions and transactions in order to
monitor resources.
2.
To act responsibly in the monitoring and maintenance of stock
levels relating to therapeutic activities and the prescribing of
equipment.
3.
To advise the management and consultant in neuropsychology and
rehabilitation of the resources required to carry out the job.
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Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal
1.
In line with local guidelines reflect on own practice and
performance through effective use of professional supervision and
appraisal.
2.
To participate in training of speech and language therapy
assistants and support workers.
3.
To apply and develop skills and knowledge in order to establish
professional competence and fitness to practice as a competent
Speech and language therapist.
4.
To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation
in internal and external development opportunities, recording
learning outcomes in a portfolio.
5.
To provide effective guidance and supervision to rehabilitation
support workers/programme planner when required.
6.
To participate in the induction of junior members of staff and
other speech and language therapists.
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Information Resources
1.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and
activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and
BIRT standards.
2.
To contribute to relevant sections of the Assessment, Review and
Discharge Reports detailing assessments and intervention relevant
to practice settings.
3.
To ensure statistical information is provided on request.
5.
Communications and Working Relationships
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To establish robust communication networks with clients and other
health workers and agencies.
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To ensure the client’s views are central to the planning of Speech
and language therapy interventions within the overall
rehabilitation plan.
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To communicate difficult and complex information to the client in
easily understood terms.
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To engage with clients whose behaviour may be challenging due to
their emotional, physical or mental health problems.
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To contact and liaise with families and carers in order to
involve, inform and support the process of rehabilitation.
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To promote awareness of the role of Speech and language therapist
within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
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To ensure appropriate liaison with relevant clinical teams,
departments and support networks.
6.
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Most Challenging Part of the Job
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To work flexibly and creatively as an autonomous professional in a
specialist clinical setting. To work as part of a inter-disciplinary
team in the assessment and treatment of clients with complex physical,
mental and emotional health needs, and/or challenging behaviours. By
the use of specialist knowledge and skills, engage the client and
his/her carer in the therapeutic process and discharge planning. To
actively participate in regular clinical supervision in order to
reflect on clinical practice and clinical reasoning.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the
post holder maybe required to undertake other duties which fall within
the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
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Job Description Agreement
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Job Holder’s Signature(s)
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Manager/Supervisor Signature
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Title ……………………………………………………………………………
Review Date ………………………………………………………………….
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust Personal Specification
Post: Speech and Language Therapist
Attributes/Requirements
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
Education, Qualifications and Vocational Training
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Diploma or Degree in Speech and language therapy
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Dysphagia training either as undergraduate or post graduate.
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State registration HPC
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Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language
Therapists
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Willingness to undertake de-escalation training within the first
year
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Valid UK Driving licence
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Ability/willingness to travel nationwide for assessments or
meetings
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Application form
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Certificates
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Interview
Relevant Experience
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Evidence of continuing professional development
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Experience of working within a inter-disciplinary team
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Experience of working with clients with neurological deficits or
acquired brain injury
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Experience of working within in-patient or residential settings
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Experience of working with clients with challenging behaviours
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Application Form
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Interview
Relevant Experience
(continued)
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Understanding the appropriate use of standardised/non-standardised
assessment techniques and activity analysis
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Experience of individual and groupwork
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Experience of the assessment and provision of specialist equipment
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Experience of working within a pressurised environment
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Application Form
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Interview
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and Skills
(continued)
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Some knowledge and application of Speech and language therapy
assessments (standardised and non-standardised) & intervention
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Understanding of Speech and language therapy outcome measures
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Knowledge of Speech and language therapy models of practice
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Understanding of professional ethics and their application in
practice
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Ability to reflect and initially appraise own performance
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Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
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Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
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Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
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Understanding of current legislation and policies affecting
clinical area and professional practice
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Computer skills
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Health, safety and risk awareness
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Presentation and learning skills
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Application Form
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Interview
Personal Characteristics
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Ability to build effective relationships in teams
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Good interpersonal skills
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Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills
including:
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Ability to write grammatical reports, which are technically
accurate and distinguish clearly between fact and opinion
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Ability to be adaptable in approach
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Ability to use own initiative
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Ability to manage time effectively
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Confidence to work alone
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Ability to prioritise workload efficiently in an unpredictable
environment and meet specified deadlines
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Application Form
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Interview
1 = unlikely to achieve 3 = may achieve with support 5 = will
definitely achieve
2 = may achieve with considerable support 4 = likely to achieve