Job summary
This post is attached to the Child and Adolescent Out Patient Service of the National Deaf Child and Family Service, Specialist Services Directorate, which is part of the South West London and St. George's Mental Health Trust. The team provides a highly specialist service to children and adolescents who have complex mental health needs in addition to deafness. The Trust is responsible for the provision of Mental Health Services to the population of Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond, as well as providing highly specialist services to a wider regional and national catchment area.
This is a split post
Corner House Inpatient Services 22.5 hours
NDCAMHS London Team 15 hours
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive speech and language therapy service to the multidisciplinary team in the Inpatient Service. The team is based inthe Newton Building at Springfield University Teaching Hospital. The work involves taking the lead role in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders of language and communication of this highly specialist caseload and being responsible for clinical governance. The post holder will work both independently and in conjunction with the contributions from other members of service including developing joint assessment and therapy programmes with Deaf colleagues. These assessments include working in English and. A high level of clinical experience is required with regard to both deafness and children's mental health disorders and their relationship with disorders of communication. The post holder will be expected to represent both the service and their own clinical specialism, provide training, second opinions, consultations and supervision to SLT students, other speech and language therapists and other professionals beyond the Trust. They will undertake research and have a role in the SLT profession nationally.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To assess and offer a differential diagnosis on the clients speech, language and communication problems in relation to their deafness and mental health problems.
- To develop and implement specialist SLT treatment programmes for this highly specialist caseload and treat in a variety of modes (individual, group, uni and multidisciplinary) including joint work with Deaf colleagues.
- To support clients with their audiological needs and help arrange clinical referrals for this purpose when necessary.
- To provide consultation and second opinions to other specialist SLTs and other professionals and agencies associated with the service or working with deafness or mental health issues beyond the Trust.
- To maintain clinical records and to write and submit highly complex reports.
- To work closely with families, carers and other professionals involved with individual clients.
- To recognise and manage risk in the clients and deal appropriately with occasional unpleasant work conditions during work.
- To undertake relevant clinical research and audit.
- To devise and deliver training to other professionals and students, including the provision of observation sessions.
- To take responsibility for policy and service development for SLT in this highly specialist service
- To develop and promote speech and language therapy for this highly specialist client group, including publication and talking at conference level.
- To contribute as an equal member of the team to the development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary service.
- To represent the Deaf Child and Adolescent Inpatient Service at professional meetings and conferences.
- To maintain and develop a high standard of clinical skills as part of a continuing professional development plan, through supervision and a personal development plan agreed in the annual appraisal.
- To be aware of key legislative and ethical issues concerning the provision of metal health and welfare services to the client group.
- To participate as a member of the Trusts speech and language therapy department and other professional bodies as appropriate.
To adhere to Directorate policy that signing will be always used when there is a deaf person nearby, whether or not they are directly involved in the conversation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To assess and offer a differential diagnosis on the clients speech, language and communication problems in relation to their deafness and mental health problems.
- To develop and implement specialist SLT treatment programmes for this highly specialist caseload and treat in a variety of modes (individual, group, uni and multidisciplinary) including joint work with Deaf colleagues.
- To support clients with their audiological needs and help arrange clinical referrals for this purpose when necessary.
- To provide consultation and second opinions to other specialist SLTs and other professionals and agencies associated with the service or working with deafness or mental health issues beyond the Trust.
- To maintain clinical records and to write and submit highly complex reports.
- To work closely with families, carers and other professionals involved with individual clients.
- To recognise and manage risk in the clients and deal appropriately with occasional unpleasant work conditions during work.
- To undertake relevant clinical research and audit.
- To devise and deliver training to other professionals and students, including the provision of observation sessions.
- To take responsibility for policy and service development for SLT in this highly specialist service
- To develop and promote speech and language therapy for this highly specialist client group, including publication and talking at conference level.
- To contribute as an equal member of the team to the development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary service.
- To represent the Deaf Child and Adolescent Inpatient Service at professional meetings and conferences.
- To maintain and develop a high standard of clinical skills as part of a continuing professional development plan, through supervision and a personal development plan agreed in the annual appraisal.
- To be aware of key legislative and ethical issues concerning the provision of metal health and welfare services to the client group.
- To participate as a member of the Trusts speech and language therapy department and other professional bodies as appropriate.
To adhere to Directorate policy that signing will be always used when there is a deaf person nearby, whether or not they are directly involved in the conversation.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Master's degree, or related training and experience to master's level equivalent
- Registered member of RCSLT and CPSM
- British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or equivalent fluency
Desirable
- Additional related qualification
- British Sign Language Level 3 or equivalent fluency
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post- graduate experience as a speech and language therapist, including specialist level experience of deafness
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
- Experience of working with clients with challenging behaviour
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience of providing supervision, advice or support to others
- Deaf children and adolescents
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable post-graduate experience
- Experience in mental health, research and publications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- High level of working knowledge regarding the various methods of communication including the use of symbols
- Specialist level skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Skills in teaching and presentation
- Report writing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques used in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Master's degree, or related training and experience to master's level equivalent
- Registered member of RCSLT and CPSM
- British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or equivalent fluency
Desirable
- Additional related qualification
- British Sign Language Level 3 or equivalent fluency
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post- graduate experience as a speech and language therapist, including specialist level experience of deafness
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
- Experience of working with clients with challenging behaviour
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience of providing supervision, advice or support to others
- Deaf children and adolescents
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable post-graduate experience
- Experience in mental health, research and publications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- High level of working knowledge regarding the various methods of communication including the use of symbols
- Specialist level skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Skills in teaching and presentation
- Report writing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques used in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
