Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within the new CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service for Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out clinical work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist assessment to children and young people between 0-18 years.
About us
The post holder will have access to regular line management supervision with senior colleagues, clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead SLT for CAMHS in Durham and Darlington, and will be expected to attend regular SLT staff meetings, peer supervisions and evidence-based practice events.
The SLT service is committed to continued personal and professional development via annual appraisals and the development of individual job plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be motivated by the opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary team to develop new ways of working and enhance service provision. The Assessment Service is part of a wider Neurodevelopemental Pathway which is a partnership between CAMHS, Local Authority and Education.
The post holder will attend multi-professional panels to discuss referrals into the pathway and identify needs of the young person/family. They will provide SLT assessments in relation to Neurodevelopmental Disorders as well as take part in other standardised assessments for Autism and/or ADHD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be motivated by the opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary team to develop new ways of working and enhance service provision. The Assessment Service is part of a wider Neurodevelopemental Pathway which is a partnership between CAMHS, Local Authority and Education.
The post holder will attend multi-professional panels to discuss referrals into the pathway and identify needs of the young person/family. They will provide SLT assessments in relation to Neurodevelopmental Disorders as well as take part in other standardised assessments for Autism and/or ADHD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Post grad training/courses relevant to service user group
- ADOS/ADI training
Desirable
- Clinical supervisory skills
- ADOS/ADI experience
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
- Provide specific SLT assessment as part of an MDT and communicate findings effectively
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental difference
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience delivering feedback to parents
- Experience of running group sessions
Desirable
- Supervising SLT students
- Participation in quality improvement events
- Experience in working with children with mental health needs
- Experience contributing to neurodevelopmental assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- National Guidance relating to neurodevelopmental assessment in children
- Significant knowledge of the needs and challenges for Children & Young People with neurodifference, their families and services
- Knowledge of communication presentations associated with different neurodevelopmental profiles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Post grad training/courses relevant to service user group
- ADOS/ADI training
Desirable
- Clinical supervisory skills
- ADOS/ADI experience
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
- Provide specific SLT assessment as part of an MDT and communicate findings effectively
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental difference
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience delivering feedback to parents
- Experience of running group sessions
Desirable
- Supervising SLT students
- Participation in quality improvement events
- Experience in working with children with mental health needs
- Experience contributing to neurodevelopmental assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- National Guidance relating to neurodevelopmental assessment in children
- Significant knowledge of the needs and challenges for Children & Young People with neurodifference, their families and services
- Knowledge of communication presentations associated with different neurodevelopmental profiles
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).
