Speech and Language Therapist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Piers Meadows Recruitment

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Description

Speech and Language therapist Band 7

Location:
The Greenfields


Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00

Duties

  • Undertakes differential diagnosis of complex cases within a learning disability caseload.
  • Uses specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making in complex cases.
  • Structures clear therapy plans based on best practice and is able to adapt to individual client needs and priorities.
  • Provides second opinions to Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals both within and outside of the department.
  • Manages a complex caseload independently
  • Assesses, develops and implements highly specialist programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the client.
  • Records and maintains uptodate clinical case notes in line with professional standards and trust policies.
  • Will manage a caseload which includes people with complex eating and drinking problems, often with a functional or sensory basis.
  • Uses highly developed listening skills to assess and treat complex difficulties within the Learning Disabilities Service.
  • Carries out invasive procedures such as oromotor examinations, cervical auscultation, physical management of challenging behaviour.
  • Deals independently with clients who are at risk of potential/actual abuse.
  • Deals independently with highly complex clients whose behaviour is so significantly challenging as to cause extreme harm to self and others.
If you think this is for you, or would like to know more information about our agency please contact
Zoe at Piers Meadows Recruitment

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