Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our growing service in a band 5 - 6 development post. This vacancy is open to either a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) or an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) wanting to further develop their skills working within adult learning disabilities (LD).
The post will be an integral part of an exciting pilot for children and young people with ASD who display functional behaviours of concern.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a very small caseload of children and support children and young people, and their families/carers, who present with Behaviours that Challenge with specialist SALT assessments and interventions as part of a wider specialist care plan for their mental health.
The central base will be Acklam Road Hospital although there is an expectation that the post holder covers the Durham Tees Valley patch for the children identified as part of the pilot. The target of the pilot is 5 children within a year, however we would hope that this support can be offered to others is needed. Due to the small caseload of children who you will be working with, travelling time within the community will not impact on the delivery of care.
The hours of work will be predominantly Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within mental health/LD and ideally have knowledge of the SEND/EHCP framework.
The post allows for creative and innovative thinking and be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and on their own. There will be opportunity to link with SALT colleagues in the locality's specialist Neurodevelopment Assessment Team and adjoining localities.
There will be excellent opportunities for supervision and continuing professional development within the post.
About us
This is a brand new post created as part of a pilot project and the post will be permanent. The ASD IPBS team is based within CAMHS covering the Teesside and Co Durham & Darlington area and is located at the Acklam Road Hospital site in Middlesbrough. The multi-disciplinary team works with young people up to age 18, who have a confirmed diagnosis of ASDand their families to deliver Intensive Positive Behaviour Support to prevent hospital admission or placement breakdown due to high levels of behaviour that challenges.
The post holder will provide evidence-based assessment and interventions as part of the SALT Pathway and IPBSand offer input to individuals, their families and carers, in the community. We are looking for an SALT who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to working with young people and families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Intensive Positive Behaviour Support team is based within Specialist CAMHS covering the Durham Tees Valley area and is located at Acklam Road Hospital in Middlesbrough. We are looking for a Speech and language therapist who can work flexibly to meet service need and have the vision, energy, and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions whilst working with young people and families across a range of settings.
IPBS ASD support young people who have autism and their families to provide 12-18 weeks high intensity, high fidelity behavioural support following the positive behaviour support (PBS) framework when there is a risk of hospital admission or placement breakdown; reducing behaviours of concern and enhancing quality of life.
The role will support functional analysis and behaviour support plans in relation to Speech and Language Therapy through creative and innovative personalised intervention across a range of settings. Support is provided to utilise your speech and language skills to inform and compliment care.
Additional contact details:
Jennifer Rudd, clinical lead speech and language -j.rudd1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Intensive Positive Behaviour Support team is based within Specialist CAMHS covering the Durham Tees Valley area and is located at Acklam Road Hospital in Middlesbrough. We are looking for a Speech and language therapist who can work flexibly to meet service need and have the vision, energy, and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions whilst working with young people and families across a range of settings.
IPBS ASD support young people who have autism and their families to provide 12-18 weeks high intensity, high fidelity behavioural support following the positive behaviour support (PBS) framework when there is a risk of hospital admission or placement breakdown; reducing behaviours of concern and enhancing quality of life.
The role will support functional analysis and behaviour support plans in relation to Speech and Language Therapy through creative and innovative personalised intervention across a range of settings. Support is provided to utilise your speech and language skills to inform and compliment care.
Additional contact details:
Jennifer Rudd, clinical lead speech and language -j.rudd1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate training/ courses relevent to service user group e.g. Makaton, Intensive Interaction
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Dysphagia trained or willingness to work towards this in agreed timeframe
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Work collaboratively as part of a MDT
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively
- Apply latest research evidence and evaluate thinking in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with adults with learning disabilites, complex needs and/or mental health difficulties
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- Experience of developing and delivering training
Desirable
- Participation in quality improvement activities
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate training/ courses relevent to service user group e.g. Makaton, Intensive Interaction
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Dysphagia trained or willingness to work towards this in agreed timeframe
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Work collaboratively as part of a MDT
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively
- Apply latest research evidence and evaluate thinking in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with adults with learning disabilites, complex needs and/or mental health difficulties
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- Experience of developing and delivering training
Desirable
- Participation in quality improvement activities
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
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).
