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#PennineCarePeople . The role would involve providing specialist communication assessments to adults with a learning disability. To work alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues to develop person-centred care plans for service users. This may also include facilitating training to providers, families, and carers around the communication needs of an individual. Main duties of the job
To provide communication assessments for adults with a learning disability. To complete and review person-centred plans. To work within a multi-disciplinary team. To facilitate training to carers. To signpost to other services, where appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical documentation. Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance. Access to Continued Professional Development. Involvement in improvement and research activities. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical To be responsible for the assessment of adults with a learning disability to develop and implement speech and language interventions; this will include communication and/or swallowing difficulties (once dysphagia competencies are met). Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary community team for learning disabilities as well as being able to work autonomously. Work closely with service users, carers, families, providers, and other services to ensure client needs are met, ensuring well-coordinated care planning. Be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, providers, and other services with regard to complex issues arising from assessment. To use excellent communication skills and be able to adapt to changing circumstances when dealing with daily ongoing situations arising from working with service users, families, and carers. To signpost or refer to other services as necessary. To engage in regular supervisions by recognising the need for and accepting clinical support and advice. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews. To deliver training to other clinical staff, carers, families, providers, and others as appropriate. To contribute towards additional team duties as required. Policy To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Fully participate in any service development plans including specialist pathways and care plans. To practice in line with HPC and RCSLT professional standards. Infection Control / Safety Ensure the care and maintenance of equipment is maintained and infection control and safety is upheld. Information Resources To maintain case notes and clinical reports in a timely manner. To effectively work with others, observing data protection guidelines. To gather and record activity data accurately and timely in line with local guidelines. Research and Development Contribute to the development of SLT assistants and students including supervising their work and contributing to supervisions. To participate in both Trust audits and clinical audits in line with local services. To be a member of HPC and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. To take responsibility for ensuring you maintain and update your professional knowledge and skills. To participate in appraisals and IPDR (individual, personal development review) annually with your line supervisor. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification. Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Health Professions Council Registration. Makaton / Signalong / BSL Qualification. Experience
Experience of working within a relevant specialist area. Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals. Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties. Knowledge
Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group. Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice. Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping. Good working knowledge of multidisciplinary working. Aware of the health inequalities agenda for people with learning disabilities. Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. Good analytical and reflective skills. Good presentation skills both verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills. Prioritisation skills and caseload management skills. Able to work as part of a team. Work Related Circumstances
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Sponsorship -
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.
Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
You can review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after an interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: Identity verification. Right to work check. Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role). Professional registration and/or qualification check. Occupational health assessment. Employment history and reference validation. All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will be used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider the brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Lindsay Bowker Job title: Service Manager Email address: lindsay.bowker@nhs.net Telephone number: 0170667676 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 225 Old Street OL6 7SR Telephone: 01617163181
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register your interest for jobs
so we can keep you posted. If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our
#PennineCarePeople . The role would involve providing specialist communication assessments to adults with a learning disability. To work alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues to develop person-centred care plans for service users. This may also include facilitating training to providers, families, and carers around the communication needs of an individual. Main duties of the job
To provide communication assessments for adults with a learning disability. To complete and review person-centred plans. To work within a multi-disciplinary team. To facilitate training to carers. To signpost to other services, where appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical documentation. Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance. Access to Continued Professional Development. Involvement in improvement and research activities. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical To be responsible for the assessment of adults with a learning disability to develop and implement speech and language interventions; this will include communication and/or swallowing difficulties (once dysphagia competencies are met). Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary community team for learning disabilities as well as being able to work autonomously. Work closely with service users, carers, families, providers, and other services to ensure client needs are met, ensuring well-coordinated care planning. Be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, providers, and other services with regard to complex issues arising from assessment. To use excellent communication skills and be able to adapt to changing circumstances when dealing with daily ongoing situations arising from working with service users, families, and carers. To signpost or refer to other services as necessary. To engage in regular supervisions by recognising the need for and accepting clinical support and advice. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews. To deliver training to other clinical staff, carers, families, providers, and others as appropriate. To contribute towards additional team duties as required. Policy To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Fully participate in any service development plans including specialist pathways and care plans. To practice in line with HPC and RCSLT professional standards. Infection Control / Safety Ensure the care and maintenance of equipment is maintained and infection control and safety is upheld. Information Resources To maintain case notes and clinical reports in a timely manner. To effectively work with others, observing data protection guidelines. To gather and record activity data accurately and timely in line with local guidelines. Research and Development Contribute to the development of SLT assistants and students including supervising their work and contributing to supervisions. To participate in both Trust audits and clinical audits in line with local services. To be a member of HPC and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. To take responsibility for ensuring you maintain and update your professional knowledge and skills. To participate in appraisals and IPDR (individual, personal development review) annually with your line supervisor. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification. Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Health Professions Council Registration. Makaton / Signalong / BSL Qualification. Experience
Experience of working within a relevant specialist area. Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals. Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties. Knowledge
Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group. Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice. Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping. Good working knowledge of multidisciplinary working. Aware of the health inequalities agenda for people with learning disabilities. Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. Good analytical and reflective skills. Good presentation skills both verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills. Prioritisation skills and caseload management skills. Able to work as part of a team. Work Related Circumstances
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Sponsorship -
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.
Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
You can review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after an interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: Identity verification. Right to work check. Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role). Professional registration and/or qualification check. Occupational health assessment. Employment history and reference validation. All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will be used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider the brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Lindsay Bowker Job title: Service Manager Email address: lindsay.bowker@nhs.net Telephone number: 0170667676 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 225 Old Street OL6 7SR Telephone: 01617163181
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