speech language pathologist Halifax, England
Job description
To comply with, develop and implement protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of voice clients. To ensure specialised treatments offered to clients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice. To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies.
To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit, some of it complex. To participate in the clinical and line management supervision processes. To ensure a high standard of client care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken. To organise, participate and lead in-service training programmes, ensuring appropriate training is delivered.
To engage in appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with peers. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate. To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Speech & Language Therapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator.
To be responsible for the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, etc as required. To support and advise on the delivery of the voice service within the wider MDT. To work with fellow team leaders and the service manager to plan and developthe service.
Identifying potential areas for service and quality improvement and ensuring the necessary evaluation. To promote the team to achieve the service objectives. To monitor professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act.
To manage expected / unexpected clinical events within the team
