SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST - DYSPHAGIA LEAD
FULL TIME - North-East of England
MINIMUM SALARY £55,000.00
Job Purpose
To serve as a leader and model in dysphagia therapy within the foundation, driving the enhancement and development of eating, drinking, and dysphagia services across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership in Service Development:
Lead the development and improvement of dysphagia services, aiming to enhance quality and service user outcomes. Quality and Outcomes:
Positively impact the quality of services provided, with a focus on improving outcomes for all service users. Reporting and Compliance:
Report regularly to the foundation's executive team, including updates on audits, training compliance, incident reports, and impact data. Staff Collaboration and Support:
Provide guidance and support to staff, working in collaboration with dysphagia-trained Speech and Language Therapists to ensure a high standard of care.
Main Duties
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and practices with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourage a shared responsibility for policy adherence across the team. Collaborative Quality Assurance:
Work closely with service leads and quality assurance teams to establish a clear, consistent approach across all services. Leadership in Communication:
Lead steering group meetings to maintain open, timely, and effective communication among dysphagia-trained therapists regarding service processes and developments. Incident Response and Reporting:
Address concerns or incidents promptly and with sensitivity, reporting to the Health and Safety Manager as required. Adherence to Clinical Guidelines:
Ensure adherence to best practice clinical guidelines, including those established by NICE, HCPC, and RCSLT. Support for Skill Development:
Provide practical support to therapists to aid in the ongoing development and extension of their skills, facilitating their daily responsibilities. Professional Development:
Contribute to the professional growth of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and effective feedback, demonstrating best practices. Resource Dissemination and Advice:
Share resources, offer guidance on practice, and support research and professional development initiatives. Competency Monitoring:
Monitor skill levels and competencies across the therapy team, advising the executive team on necessary areas for further professional development.
Qualifications and Training
Professional Status:
Qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Specialized Education:
Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia. Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience working with service users with eating, drinking, dysphagia, and complex needs.
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FULL TIME - North-East of England
MINIMUM SALARY £55,000.00
Job Purpose
To serve as a leader and model in dysphagia therapy within the foundation, driving the enhancement and development of eating, drinking, and dysphagia services across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership in Service Development:
Lead the development and improvement of dysphagia services, aiming to enhance quality and service user outcomes. Quality and Outcomes:
Positively impact the quality of services provided, with a focus on improving outcomes for all service users. Reporting and Compliance:
Report regularly to the foundation's executive team, including updates on audits, training compliance, incident reports, and impact data. Staff Collaboration and Support:
Provide guidance and support to staff, working in collaboration with dysphagia-trained Speech and Language Therapists to ensure a high standard of care.
Main Duties
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and practices with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourage a shared responsibility for policy adherence across the team. Collaborative Quality Assurance:
Work closely with service leads and quality assurance teams to establish a clear, consistent approach across all services. Leadership in Communication:
Lead steering group meetings to maintain open, timely, and effective communication among dysphagia-trained therapists regarding service processes and developments. Incident Response and Reporting:
Address concerns or incidents promptly and with sensitivity, reporting to the Health and Safety Manager as required. Adherence to Clinical Guidelines:
Ensure adherence to best practice clinical guidelines, including those established by NICE, HCPC, and RCSLT. Support for Skill Development:
Provide practical support to therapists to aid in the ongoing development and extension of their skills, facilitating their daily responsibilities. Professional Development:
Contribute to the professional growth of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and effective feedback, demonstrating best practices. Resource Dissemination and Advice:
Share resources, offer guidance on practice, and support research and professional development initiatives. Competency Monitoring:
Monitor skill levels and competencies across the therapy team, advising the executive team on necessary areas for further professional development.
Qualifications and Training
Professional Status:
Qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Specialized Education:
Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia. Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience working with service users with eating, drinking, dysphagia, and complex needs.
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