Job summary
This post is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new pilot study between Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Newcastle University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is a fixed term position until 29 March 2026. You would be a member of the Multidisciplinary team undertaking SALT assessments for children, young people and adolescents who have been exposed to antiseizure medications in utero and are at high risk of a fetal exposure syndrome such as fetal valporate spectrum disorder. Exposure in the womb to certain antiseizure medications can result in learning difficulties, SLCN and possible physical health difficulties.
- Interview date: Friday 6 December 2024
- 18 hours 45 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
Following assessment procedures you would provide information regarding SLCN within the multidisciplinary team meetings. You will also provide guidance to educational settings, family members as appropriate with strategies/ programmes.
The age range for this clinical pathway is 10 yrs - 20+. SALT supervision and support will be provided for the assessments of adults involved. Many of these will have additional learning needs as previously described.
Alongside the clinical work you would also be involved in research. In collaboration with the wider team there is the opportunity to be involved with research data analysis and to contribute to writing research papers. Full clinical supervision/ support will be provided.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead role in the development and coordination of Speech andLanguage Therapy provision for the FEM pilot To ensure systematic provision, and evaluation of a high-quality specialist SLT service Assess speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults and provide appropriate intervention strategies To contribute to the understanding of FEM syndromes in relation to speech, language communication and swallowing needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead role in the development and coordination of Speech andLanguage Therapy provision for the FEM pilot To ensure systematic provision, and evaluation of a high-quality specialist SLT service Assess speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults and provide appropriate intervention strategies To contribute to the understanding of FEM syndromes in relation to speech, language communication and swallowing needs
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Post graduate specialist training to master's level equivalent.
- Early Years training
- Specific training in working with Autism
- Dysphagia training
Desirable
- Advanced computer skills
- valid driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive speech and language therapy experience including experience working with children
- Organising and running groups
- Providing training to parents and professionals
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervising students
- Involvement in audit and evaluation of projects
- Extensive knowledge of speech, language and communication disorders in adults
- Extensive specialist knowledge of a wide range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and communication disorders
- In depth knowledge of national issues related to provision of services for children and adults
- In depth knowledge of the roles of other professionals working with children and adults
- Audit and research principles
Desirable
- Management and leadership training
- Leading audit and evaluation of projects
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teaching, training and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Committed to providing a high-quality service.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Post graduate specialist training to master's level equivalent.
- Early Years training
- Specific training in working with Autism
- Dysphagia training
Desirable
- Advanced computer skills
- valid driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive speech and language therapy experience including experience working with children
- Organising and running groups
- Providing training to parents and professionals
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervising students
- Involvement in audit and evaluation of projects
- Extensive knowledge of speech, language and communication disorders in adults
- Extensive specialist knowledge of a wide range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and communication disorders
- In depth knowledge of national issues related to provision of services for children and adults
- In depth knowledge of the roles of other professionals working with children and adults
- Audit and research principles
Desirable
- Management and leadership training
- Leading audit and evaluation of projects
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teaching, training and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Committed to providing a high-quality service.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
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).
