Role description for clinical advisers

The clinical adviser role is to advise:

• SLTs on management of specific clinical cases, e.g. the range of approaches to consider for assessment/diagnosis/intervention; therapy resources; relevant literature and personal development in the area.
• The RCSLT on research priorities in their field of expertise and clinical standards, guidelines and policies.
• Other professionals.

They also respond to regional/national media enquiries including:

• Writing articles for publication, as appropriate.
• Talking to the media, as appropriate.

Advisers coordinate, in conjunction with the RCSLT (via liaison with oteher clinical advisers and CENs):

• Responses to white papers and legal and government queries.
• Submit reports and recommendations as appropriate and required.
• Act as RCSLT representatives on advisory groups, guideline development groups etc, as appropriate and when required.
• Help respond to NICE consultations (England only).

This role does not include:

• Giving an opinion on specific cases.
• The provision of supervision to therapists/professionals.

Advisers are required to:

• Maintain their continuing professional development (including attending regular supervision/peer review, membership of relevant CEN and local HUB, professional log) and annual membership of the RCSLT and HCPC registration.
• Act as a resource to other advisers; the RCSLT; and local/national CENs and Hubs.

Advisers have access to RCSLT resources and support structures, e.g. RCSLT officers and advisers as well as CEN and Hub networks.