Job summary
30 Hours Per Week Part Time
An exciting opportunity is
available for an experienced SALT in the Calderdale CAMHS Neurodevelopmental
Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnostic assessment to
children and young people through face-to-face assessments in a clinic setting.
They will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to analyse
information and to identify when further assessment is required in order to
provide an outcome to the neurodevelopmental assessment.
The successful
applicant will also have opportunities to supervise SALT students, contribute
to learning and development within the CAMHS team and provide supervision to
other members of the team.
The post is for 30 hours a
week and flexible working can be discussed.
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increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses
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For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will to undertake neurodevelopmental
assessments through a one-to-one assessment and a neurodevelopmental interview.
To offer
additional assessments such as a school observation or ADOS.
To use the
diagnostic criteria to analyse information obtained from assessment and present
findings to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To participate
in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings by supporting assessment discussions and
formulation.
To feedback
assessment outcomes verbally and in writing to children, young people and their
support systems.
To offer
supervision and training to the team.
To support and
supervise SALT students on placement.To
contribute to service development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision
of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to
ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise and advice on
assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental
conditions
To provide
clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision
making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or
members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain
professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider
team.
To participate in the planning and
implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare,
implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the
delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies
and Royal College of Speech and
Language Therapy Guidelines.
To develop,
write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support
as required to parents, carers, other professional groups and speech and
language therapists
To provide mentoring,
clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for advice to Speech and Language Therapists, other professionals and
assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in
the training and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy assistants,
students from other professions and to be involved in the provision of full
student placements in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language
Therapy guidelines.
To participate
in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk
management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain
accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend
case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to
facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on
practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs,
demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or
equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within
the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision
of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to
ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise and advice on
assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental
conditions
To provide
clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision
making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or
members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain
professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider
team.
To participate in the planning and
implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare,
implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the
delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies
and Royal College of Speech and
Language Therapy Guidelines.
To develop,
write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support
as required to parents, carers, other professional groups and speech and
language therapists
To provide mentoring,
clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for advice to Speech and Language Therapists, other professionals and
assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in
the training and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy assistants,
students from other professions and to be involved in the provision of full
student placements in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language
Therapy guidelines.
To participate
in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk
management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain
accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend
case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to
facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on
practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs,
demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or
equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within
the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and language Therapist with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist in co-ordinating the work of others.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Effective communicator in a variety of settings with a variety of different people.
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist in contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist of the functions of related professions with this client group.
- Demonstrable ability and experience as a speech and language therapist in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training for clients, families, students, or other professionals.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and language Therapist with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist in co-ordinating the work of others.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Effective communicator in a variety of settings with a variety of different people.
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist in contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist of the functions of related professions with this client group.
- Demonstrable ability and experience as a speech and language therapist in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training for clients, families, students, or other professionals.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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