Date: February 2018 Job Title : Community Speech - Language (SLT) Department : Specialist Medicine and Health of Older People (SMOP) Location : Waitemata District Health Board Reporting To : Allied Health Team Leader Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Inter-disciplinary team members SLT staff across Waitemata DHB Volunteer Stroke Scheme (VSS) Community Interdisciplinary team Radiology Staff SLT Professional and Clinical Leader Allied health Operations manager Other Waitemata DHB staff Our Purpose, Values and Standards External Patients/clients/consumer, families, whanau General Practitioners and Practice Nurses Community and External Agencies and Suppliers Other health care providers Non-government organisations e.g. Motor Neurone Disease Association ( MNDA) Students (all disciplines including nursing/medical) SLT training Universities At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of better care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Professions February 2018 Page 1
Purpose of the role : To provide a patient and family centred, evidenced-based approach to the assessment, management and treatment of a range of communication and swallowing impairments within an interdisciplinary team framework. Services are delivered in accordance with Waitemata DHB and Older Adult and Home Health (OA&HH) Strategic Plans KEY TASKS The provision of a high standard of Speech-Language Therapy to patients in the community environment. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Appropriate assessments are conducted within specified timeframes and to agreed standards. Agreed intervention is based on the findings of the assessment and the patient s needs and goals. Intervention is implemented according to best practice principles. Intervention/ therapy is planned and implemented in collaboration with patient and family/whanau and interdisciplinary team as appropriate Documentation standards are met and accurately demonstrate patient care and progress. Measurable patient goals are set within an interdisciplinary framework with specified timeframes. Intervention/therapy is provided in a culturally aware and sensitive manner/context. Boundaries of practice are identified / recognised and referral on occurs as appropriate. Professions February 2018 Page 2
Quality Assurance. Quality of service. KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Utilises Volunteer Stroke Scheme to meet the needs of community clients as appropriate and fulfills community SLT role within Volunteer Stroke Scheme (VSS). Professional Standards of Practice are met in accordance with New Zealand Speech Therapy Association (NZSTA) framework Professional Supervision takes place on a regular basis with professional supervisor (as per SMHOP, Acute and Emergency Medicine (A&EM), Surgical and Ambulatory Services (SAS) Policy). Annual review follows performance development guidelines with objectives which are reviewed on a regular basis. Responsibility is taken for own learning by recognising training and skill needs and undertaking professional development activities on an ongoing basis. Professional Development Portfolio is developed and maintained, including a training record. Participates in peer review. Contribution is made to development and review of best practice guidelines, policies and patient information sheets. Provides training and education of students of own discipline (contributes to learning needs of students of other disciplines as appropriate). Completes Waitemata DHB mandatory training. Criteria for admission / prioritisation to service are followed. Active contribution to the functioning and development of the interdisciplinary team, including orientation of colleagues, meetings and case conferences There is participation in overall SLT caseload management within the service, covering for other teams where necessary. Education to Waitemata DHB and external groups occurs in consultation with management. Professional networks with other Speech-Language s are made and maintained to enhance the service for patients, and own professional development. There is liaison with community groups to ensure continuity of service for clients. Participates in the implementation of service developments, in conjunction with the SLT Professional and Clinical Leader. Provision of urgent SLT cover for any of the other Professions February 2018 Page 3
KEY TASKS Service administration standards are met. Statutory and Treaty of Waitangi obligations To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 EXPECTED OUTCOMES community teams in consultation with the Allied Health Team Leader/ SLT Professional and Clinical Leader Accurate statistical information as per service requirements and documentation policy is maintained. Equipment and resource record is maintained Waitematā DHB resources are utilised effectively. Ensures the professional and political integrity of Waitemata DHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at Waitemata DHB by: All Employees Following and complying with H&S policies and processes and applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required. Participating in activities directed at preventing harm and promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting and self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. Professions February 2018 Page 4
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Community Speech and Language Minimum Preferred Qualification Professional SLT qualifications Membership of NZSTA Driver s license Experience Relevant post graduate experience. Broad clinical experience Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its relation to practice. Demonstrates competencies as required by position and professional body. Minimum two years post graduate experience. Experience working with Patients with a wide range of health and disability needs. Experience working in community practice. Knowledge and understanding of the local community networks. Experience working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Some experience of working with patients following head and neck cancer and intellectual handicap. Experience of working in private hospital and rest home settings. Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Practice perspective is clientcentred and promotes quality of life. Commitment to continuous quality Improvement. Commitment to culturally safe practice. Good understanding of rehabilitation principles. Excellent communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills. Resilience and flexibility. Experience of videofluoroscopy. Experience of augmentative and alternative communication. Experience of group therapy with clients. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of supervising SLT students. Professions February 2018 Page 5
Professional attitude and standards. Non-judgmental. A positive contributing team member. Clear personal and professional boundaries. Enthusiasm for chosen field of work and practice. Willingness to explore new concepts. Professions February 2018 Page 6