KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Using technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine the factors involved in producing speech.
- Collaborating with service users, family members, carers and other staff in the setting of treatment.
- Introducing and supporting new ways of working with Staff Teams to prevent future speech and language difficulties.
- Delivering training to Staff Teams, allowing them to help in the SU’s recovery.
- Referring SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT.
- Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists.
- Keeping detailed clinical notes and drafting reports on client symptoms, treatments and progress.
- Teaching exercises to help eliminate speech problems.
- Attending clinics and participating in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate.
REQUIREMENRS:
- Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy
- Must be a registered member of CORU.
- Ability to effectively and concisely communicate with team members, management, external contractors, and any other key business relationships.
- Qualification in FEDS (Feeding Eating Drinking Swallowing) assessment, treatment and care planning across the above populations.
