Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia Lead
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- England,North East,Tyne and Wear
- full-time
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, negotiable
Job Description:
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.
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.
Job number 1827675
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Industry: Health
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