Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Newport

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Healthcare

Base: Hospital

Band: 5

Duties

* To work with a case load that includes neuro degenerative disorders and older adult mental health

* Caseload may also include supportive dysphagia management and training as directed by specialist Speech and Language therapist

* To plan, deliver and monitor individual and group sessions as appropriate.

* To engage with SALT team to deliver effective communication tools.

* To be part of multi disciplinary team, liaising, co-ordinating and planning work with other professionals .

* To encourage good liaison with other external agencies promoting positive good practice.

* To attend MDT’s, staff meetings, CPD’s and in-service training as required.

* To provide clinical reports for initial assessment, review, CPA’s and CTP’S.

* To follow current administrative and statistical procedures as required by LSHG.

* To keep clinical notes as per professional guidance and standards and to present information to MDT’s.

* To keep up to date with new techniques and research for the maintenance and promotion of good practice and to record same on the Professional Log of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

* To be conversant with communicating quality guidelines and ensure agreed care standards are adhered to.

* To ensure statistical information and client records are updated.

* To participate in quality assurance and clinical audits as necessary.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

* Degree/ Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.

* Registered member of The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

* Working with adult mental health/ neurological conditions

* Using IT packages.

* Ability to use standardised assessments