Overview
The successful applicant will provide specialist assessment and management of patients living with frailty and ageing at any stage of their hospital journey, including A&E admission, during their inpatient stay, and assisting safe and timely discharge. This will include working alongside Frailty Practitioners, Medical Registrar and Consultants in Geriatrics. You will have opportunities to develop skills in areas such as frailty/ elderly care, emergency medicine, respiratory medicine, and progressive neurological disorders, while working closely with SLT and MDT colleagues. The post holder will independently provide a comprehensive specialist clinical service specifically to adults admitted who are living with frailty and ageing, and who have communication and swallowing disorders. They will provide training, direct, and indirect support to other professionals relating to communication and swallowing disorders and will participate in the development and implementation of care pathways, departmental policies, and protocols. The successful candidate will work across all inpatient wards and contribute to weekend working.
At Southport Hospital we hold regular Video fluoroscopy clinics and have implemented the MBSImP protocol. We also have an established FEES service. For the right candidate, there is potential for development opportunities in these areas.
Responsibilities
* To undertake specialist therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans for patients with dysphagia and communication disorders in a manner that respects people\'s privacy, dignity, and individuality.
* To liaise with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care, communicating patient information in relation to their care as required.
* Manage a clinical caseload ensuring patients are seen in a timely manner.
* To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
* To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding and where skills such as motivational interviewing and counselling are required.
* Able to formulate and implement individualised care plans, reviewing progress and adapting as required.
* To be involved in the production and evaluation of resources produced by the department (e.g. information and training packs, advice leaflets) providing specialist advice.
* To provide cover for leave and sickness to the clinical service as appropriate.
* To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings.
* To contribute to the development of departmental/ organisational procedures and guidelines.
* Ensure the safe use of appropriate medical devices required to carry out treatment in line with departmental procedures.
* To participate in shift patterns to support the delivery of 6/7 day service as required.
* To provide training sessions for other health care professionals and patient/carer groups.
* To work autonomously but recognise own limitations and when to escalate issues or refer to more senior therapist for advice and support.
Administrative Responsibilities
* To develop and maintain accessible patient information, equipment, and resources to complement rehabilitation.
* To be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of such statistics/records as are required nationally and departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
* To develop knowledge and skills in specific therapy practice through a competency-based programme led by the team leader.
* To participate in service training, keeping up to date with relevant practice and maintaining CPD portfolio.
* To identify own personal development needs with supervisor through supervision and Personal Development Plans.
* To actively contribute to Trust/Departmental activities in relation to Clinical Governance and audit in service area as requested by clinical supervisor.
About the Trust and Equality & Diversity
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. We may close a vacancy earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received. The Trust may contact you during recruitment for feedback. We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and for armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria. We provide a range of flexible working options and support Staff Wellbeing, pensions, leave, and NHS discounts. See Trust values: We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE.
Additional Information
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered. For visa information, UK Visas and Immigration guidance can be found on their site. DBS checks may be required and costs may be deducted from salary. If applicable, consider enrolling in the DBS Update Service. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting and does not share equality information during recruitment. Reviews of criminal records and overseas checks may apply. Flexible working is supported. The Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with 9,000+ staff across 21 sites and offers a range of services and regional expertise.
Achievements
* Rated Outstanding by CQC (August 2018)
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
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