Principal Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Cleft Lip & Palate

To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a highly specialised caseload of clients with cleft palate and related disorders. To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a highly specialist clinical caseload ensuring evidence-based practice. To coordinate SLT care plans for children and adults with cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction in a designated area of Trent Regional Cleft Network. This includes providing support to local SLTs and other professional involved with these clients in the form of expert advice, second opinions and joint visits. To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary cleft team, provide regular clinical input to combined cleft clinics and palate investigation clinicsand contribute to clinical management decisions. To participate in research and audit projects both locally and nationally in collaboration with other members of the Trent Regional Cleftmultidisciplinary team and colleagues across the UK. To contribute to Trent Regional Cleft Service training and research presentations at a national / international level. To provide support to less experienced SLTs across the Trent Region and supervise students on placement allocated to the pathway. Required to attend specialist short course and advanced training and development in order to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge required of a highly skilled specialist therapist working in the field of cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction (through attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks, relevant courses, peer review, clinical shadowing and reading) and maintain HCPC and RCSLT registration. To maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC UK) standards and Trust policies andprocedure. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Job description Job responsibilities To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of a highly specialised caseload of clients with cleft palate and related disorders. To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a highly specialist clinical caseload ensuring evidence-based practice. To coordinate SLT care plans for children and adults with cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction in a designated area of Trent Regional Cleft Network. This includes providing support to local SLTs and other professional involved with these clients in the form of expert advice, second opinions and joint visits. To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary cleft team, provide regular clinical input to combined cleft clinics and palate investigation clinicsand contribute to clinical management decisions. To participate in research and audit projects both locally and nationally in collaboration with other members of the Trent Regional Cleftmultidisciplinary team and colleagues across the UK. To contribute to Trent Regional Cleft Service training and research presentations at a national / international level. To provide support to less experienced SLTs across the Trent Region and supervise students on placement allocated to the pathway. Required to attend specialist short course and advanced training and development in order to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge required of a highly skilled specialist therapist working in the field of cleft lip and palate / velopharyngeal dysfunction (through attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks, relevant courses, peer review, clinical shadowing and reading) and maintain HCPC and RCSLT registration. To maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC UK) standards and Trust policies andprocedure. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.