Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to
join the community paediatric team in delivering Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication
needs (SLCN). This may include a range of additional needs such as Autistic
Spectrum Disorder (ASD), genetic conditions, neurological conditions and
learning disability.
The
post holder will be responsible for providing a highly specialist service to
Barnsley Hospital for children and young people (CYP) on the ASD pathway and to develop, provide and participate in
the training and support of other professionals working with this client group.
The postholder will work at New Street
and undertake school visits as required.
The interview date for this role is 23rd October 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
have sound knowledge and experience in assessing, evaluating and delivering
evidence based interventions for SLCN such as, language delay, DLD, social
communication needs and speech sound disorders. The post holder will have
experience of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working and delivering support and
expert advice and guidance to a range of professionals.
The post holder will
work in conjunction with the Band 7 SLT Lead from South West Yorkshire
Partnership Foundation Trust to maximise service delivery and oversee
the clinical provision of input to CYP on the ASD pathway and communication
difficulties and to provide assessment and advice to the client group, their
carers and other professionals to aid diagnosis.
There is the potential
for flexible working arrangements and this can be discussed on an individual
basis either before or during the interview process.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development as a speech and language therapist
- Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with children with Communication/Speech and language needs
- Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in ASD
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of CYP with ASD and communication difficulties
- Experience coordinating the work of others
- Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
- Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups
- Substantial Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group
- To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of ASD
- Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Post graduate level 7 study in SLT
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development as a speech and language therapist
- Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with children with Communication/Speech and language needs
- Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed Substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in ASD
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of CYP with ASD and communication difficulties
- Experience coordinating the work of others
- Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills
- Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups
- Substantial Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group
- To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of ASD
- Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Post graduate level 7 study in SLT
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
