Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language therapist to join the Central Lancashire Children's Learning Disability Team and be part of the Social Communication Assessment Team (SCAT). The post holder will be undertaking ASD assessments for pre-school aged children.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the delivery and further development of the Autism Diagnostic Care pathway as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for the assessment, treatment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence across this pathway. The post holder will also be required to complete specialist SLT assessments as required to meet the need of the client group.
o Central Lancashire
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- -Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy -Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration -Masters module/post grad qualification in relevant field of clinical expertise (or working towards) / post-grad qualification/equivalent knowledge & experience to masters level -Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise. -Current accredited -ADOS/DISCO/diagnostic assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge relevant to the post -Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance. -In-depth understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents. -Knowledge and appreciation in the assessment and management of risk including lone working risks - policy and procedure. -Change management skills -Excellent time management skills - -Sound understanding of Safeguarding agenda including MCA and DOLS
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- -Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy -Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration -Masters module/post grad qualification in relevant field of clinical expertise (or working towards) / post-grad qualification/equivalent knowledge & experience to masters level -Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise. -Current accredited -ADOS/DISCO/diagnostic assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge relevant to the post -Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance. -In-depth understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents. -Knowledge and appreciation in the assessment and management of risk including lone working risks - policy and procedure. -Change management skills -Excellent time management skills - -Sound understanding of Safeguarding agenda including MCA and DOLS
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).
