Job summary
We are excited to announce the following newly commissioned post based within the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism EASA
EASA supports autistic children and young people from 0 - 25 yrs. This is achieved by working with educational settings and parents to increase the understanding of autism and develop provision and practice across the borough of Enfield.
With the support of the local authority the EASA offer is expanding to incorporate a broader range of professional support .
In partnership with EASA, BEHMHT is looking to recruit the following staff:
0.5 Band 7 Highly Speech and Language Therapist
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a team of teachers, parent support advisors, educational psychologists and Early years practitioners on identified projects and initiatives within the strands of the EASA delivery model:
Strand 1: Support for Families
Strand 2: Developing Autism Friendly Settings
Strand 3: Targeted support for Children/Young People
Strand 4: Statutory and Crisis Response
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Helen Cooke helencooke2@nhs.net
About us
Children and Young peoples services offer a range of specialist services within Enfield. We work closely with our Education partners and Parent/Carers to develop innovative services for our community. Listening to the voices of children and young people is central to the way we work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full description of the job role and the essential and desired criteria for the candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full description of the job role and the essential and desired criteria for the candidate.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language degree/qualification, equivalent to ensure the required level of professional, theoretical and clinical knowledge.
- Health profession council licence to practice.
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Highly specialist knowledge of Autism.
- Evidence of postgraduate training / additional courses in the area of specialism.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Autism and its impact on the 0-25 population.
- Knowledge of a range of relevant assessments and ability to analyse and interpret results with reference to theoretical and clinical knowledge of Autism.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Able to carry out structured and detailed observations of verbal and non-verbal communication behaviours.
- Highly developed ability to communicate clearly, directly and honestly in an open manner.
Desirable
- Speaker of an additional language.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions from a variety of agencies.
- To be able to demonstrate empathy, support and reassurance to individuals who have a language/communication difficulties and with their carers and families.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language degree/qualification, equivalent to ensure the required level of professional, theoretical and clinical knowledge.
- Health profession council licence to practice.
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Highly specialist knowledge of Autism.
- Evidence of postgraduate training / additional courses in the area of specialism.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of Autism and its impact on the 0-25 population.
- Knowledge of a range of relevant assessments and ability to analyse and interpret results with reference to theoretical and clinical knowledge of Autism.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Able to carry out structured and detailed observations of verbal and non-verbal communication behaviours.
- Highly developed ability to communicate clearly, directly and honestly in an open manner.
Desirable
- Speaker of an additional language.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions from a variety of agencies.
- To be able to demonstrate empathy, support and reassurance to individuals who have a language/communication difficulties and with their carers and families.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
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
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).
