Key Responsibilities:
1. To work with a specialist/complex caseload which includes young adults with Autism, learning difficulties, and other diagnoses including behaviors that challenge. Caseload may also include supportive dysphagia management and training as directed by specialist Speech and Language therapist, including attending identified training in dysphagia.
2. To provide assessments, diagnostic, and appropriate advice for students on caseload.
3. To plan, deliver, and monitor individual and group sessions as appropriate.
4. To use Total Communication Approach.
5. To use Voice Output Devices including iPads and tablets as a form of Alternative and Augmentative Communication.
6. To be part of LSHG multi-disciplinary team, liaising, coordinating, and planning work with other professionals in specific residential homes and classes.
7. To encourage good liaison with other external agencies promoting positive good practice.
8. To contribute advice to families as necessary.
9. To attend MDTs, staff meetings, CPDs, and in-service training as required.
10. To provide clinical reports for initial assessment, review, CHC, and LAC purposes.
11. To follow current administrative and statistical procedures as required by LSHG.
12. To keep clinical notes as per professional guidance and standards and to present information to MDTs.
13. To keep up to date with new techniques and research for the maintenance and promotion of good practice and to record same on the Professional Log of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
14. To be conversant with communicating quality guidelines and ensure agreed care standards are adhered to.
15. To ensure statistical information and client records are updated.
16. To participate in quality assurance and clinical audits as necessary.
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