Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader - Inpatients (Band 7)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Silsden, Bradford
Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader - Inpatients (Band 7)
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Silsden, Bradford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7c257cc1c55c49548c17a316fdd68178
Full Job Description
- Ensure the team provides a timely and efficient clinical service to patients with reference to service priorities and responding to the changing needs of the team and the service.
- Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of clinical care from the team and that all team members meet the standards expected
- Use investigative and analytical skills to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patient. Formulate individual management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills
- Monitor and evaluate the outcome of specialist interventions in partnership with the service user if possible, with the carer if necessary and in consultation with colleagues.
- Collaborate with the MDT to develop and improve patient pathways. Leadership and Management
- Organise and manage staff for inpatient SALT as agreed with the service managers. This will include informal management of absence and discipline and facilitation of regular team meetings.
- Have an overview of the team's capacity and demand: Ensure protocols are followed, there is adequate cover across working hours and that all team members have an appropriate balance of clinical and professional activities.
- Recognise and respond to changing team priorities and unforeseen situations that take precedence over planned work.
- Contribute to the planning and development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in partnership with the operational managers and other Team Leaders.
It is essential that you are able to work as part of a team with excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
Our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy department comprises a team of Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Practitioners. At Airedale there is a strong commitment to supporting the CPD of all AHPs. Clinical support is available through regular clinical meetings, team meetings and peer review. As an integrated service SLT have exceptionally close working relationships with dietitians and clinical nurse specialists and the wider AHP workforce.
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