Senior Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for an SLT that has experience in assessing and providing therapy for communication and dysphagia in an adult neurological caseload alongside experience of supporting staff and service development. Those with less experience but a passion for neurological rehabilitation, evidenced by continuing professional development, are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge of a variety of adult speech, language, voice and CCD assessments (formal and informal) is essential, in addition to prior experience in carrying out both evidence-based and informal therapies. An interest in dysphagia and the ability to independently manage a dysphagia caseload is essential for this role.

As the Senior SLT at Marbrook, you will have access to:

Regular supervision from the Therapy Lead

A friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of OT, PT, Therapy Assistants, Clinical Psychology and nursing staff

Regular on-site GP visits, and clinics led by our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

A wide range of communication assessments and therapy resources, including iPads with app-based therapies installed

A therapy-led service, where you can provide therapy at the frequency you deem clinically appropriate

Multiple forms of therapy, including 1:1 therapy, group therapy and conversation partner training

Weekly in-service trainings to support CPD, alongside the ability to request additional trainings to further your individual portfolio

The ability to design, lead and deliver on service improvement projects

This post

holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering

rehabilitation programmes and supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired

outcomes. The post holder will lead the

Speech and Language Therapy service provision within The Marbrook Centre.

As this is primarily a clinical role,

this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents,

their families and visiting professionals

Effectively manage a caseload of complex

rehabilitation residents.

Carry out in depth assessments and use these to

formulate therapeutic plans.

Deliver high quality person centred dynamic

rehabilitation sessions.

Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor

effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Work closely with members of the MDT to support

residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.

To play a leading role in rehabilitation review

meetings.

Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs,

social services, wheelchair services etc.

Act as a key point of contact for residents and

their family members.

To produce high quality written reports and

rehabilitation documentation.

To participate in the recruitment of the

rehabilitation service staff team as required.

Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in

Rehabilitation medicine.

Act as Clinical Educator for students on

placement.

Provide clinical supervision and 1:1 support to

members of the Therapy team.

Provide clinical training and education to members

of the MDT and care team.

Take a leading role in CPD and personal

development through regular supervisions.

Play an active part in weekly MDT in service

training programme.

Lead on devising and implementing service

development projects.

Provide education to patients, families and

staff on communication difficulties and dysphagia.

To liaise closely with all members of MDT to

ensure both communication and swallowing guidance is understood and adhered to.

To complete comprehensive assessments of a

patients communication, cognition and dysphagia.

To take responsibility for ensuring therapeutic

programmes are designed, delivered and evaluated.

To keep accurate and clear documentation in

line with sector specific and legal requirements.

To participate and lead on audits as required.

To keep abreast of new developments in the

profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for

consideration and discussion with line manager.

To attend all mandatory and developmental

training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.

To work in accordance with all relevant

legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty,

Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres

policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to

the revision of these documents.

To take an active role in own personal and

professional development.

To act in line with Health and Safety at Work

legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to

Health and Safety at all times.

To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure

the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.

At all times to: ensure high levels of

confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to

respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.

To undertake any other duties from time to time,

in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role

develops

It is

the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure

adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity

policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be

tolerated.

specialist Neurological Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Since

opening almost 10 years ago, we have developed a track record of consistently high

quality therapy outcomes and positive feedback from individuals and families and

our ICB partners on the rehabilitation and care experience.

We hold three services within the

one building;

Eden - Inpatient Rehab Unit - Providing

intensive rehabilitation for people post-stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord

injury and other acute neurological conditions

Bray - Long-term Nursing Unit Providing

nursing care for those with long-term neurological conditions

care for those living with dementia.

At The Marbrook Centre, we put the individual at the centre of their rehabilitation and care with a significant focus on high quality communication between the staff, the individual and their family. Speech and Language is a vital part of this process and is invaluable in giving a voice to those who otherwise may not be fully heard. We work closely with the medical and care teams, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Psychologist, who all work within the same building.

The Speech and Language Therapy team input daily into the inpatient rehabilitation unit; providing intensive rehabilitation for around 4-6 weeks, and provide frequent input to those on the long-term nursing and dementia units.

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree in Speech and Language therapy; - Registered with HCPC

Experience

Knowledge and Skills