Job summary
Based in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire
This is a fixed term 12 month post to cover maternity leave for the existing post holder.
The post holder will be the lead therapist within the Speech & Language Therapy team for the service into mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire.
Will provide highly specialist clinical input in schools and advise regarding the development of services in this area.
Will have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating a speech & language therapy service into schools in Central Bedfordshire
Will be the main point of contact for schools and parent / carers.
Will provide training to enable parents and other professionals to support children's language and communication needs.
Main duties of the job
Use highly specialist clinical skills to manage a specialist caseload of children with or without an EHCP in mainstream education.
Identify, assess and diagnose communication impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
Take a clinical lead role in service development in this area
Have a specialist advisory role for the Trust in this speciality area, giving service wide second and expert opinions
Take responsibility for service wide developments as appropriate and development within their locality.
Allocate and lead on the shared caseload within Central Bedfordshire, allocating time and resources dependent on service needs.
Independently take students on placement for clinical teaching and supervision, including exam placement
Take a clinical leadership role for qualified and unqualified staff working at lower grades and volunteers.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staffsurvey.If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then pleasesubmit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To identify, assess and diagnose speech, language and communication impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
To assess, develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and discharge as appropriate. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment and design appropriate treatment based on analysis of profile of need.
To analyse and interpret complex information relating to patients and to service provision in order to plan patient care and service development.
To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge in area of expertise.
Be responsible for delivering highly specialist speech and language therapy input to children and young people of all ages, covering all types of disorders of communication.
To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / clients with communication issues.
To employ counselling skills with patients/ carers with complex needs.
To make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases, including identification of children who need an onward referral to a specialist centre or Paediatrician.
Make independent decisions about caseload management, including discharge.
To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, clinical and non-clinical.
To have knowledge of and contribute to the EHCP process within the given timescales, including preparing reports with outcomes and targets for the initial report and for annual reviews as required.
To provide reports requested for Tribunals as appropriate.
To triage new referrals into the service and reject or accept these based on service criteria, including skills in discussing potential referrals with referrers.
To provide second opinions and shadowing opportunities for less experienced colleagues
To take a lead on the development and delivery of training (formal and informal) and reflect on and evaluate training provided.
Independently take students on placements for clinical teaching and supervision, including exam placement.
Undertake supervision and complete appraisals for SLTs and Support Practitioners.
To contribute to the support of newly and recently graduated SLT Staff.
To support and take part in the induction and training of new staff to the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To identify, assess and diagnose speech, language and communication impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
To assess, develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and discharge as appropriate. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment and design appropriate treatment based on analysis of profile of need.
To analyse and interpret complex information relating to patients and to service provision in order to plan patient care and service development.
To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge in area of expertise.
Be responsible for delivering highly specialist speech and language therapy input to children and young people of all ages, covering all types of disorders of communication.
To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / clients with communication issues.
To employ counselling skills with patients/ carers with complex needs.
To make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases, including identification of children who need an onward referral to a specialist centre or Paediatrician.
Make independent decisions about caseload management, including discharge.
To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, clinical and non-clinical.
To have knowledge of and contribute to the EHCP process within the given timescales, including preparing reports with outcomes and targets for the initial report and for annual reviews as required.
To provide reports requested for Tribunals as appropriate.
To triage new referrals into the service and reject or accept these based on service criteria, including skills in discussing potential referrals with referrers.
To provide second opinions and shadowing opportunities for less experienced colleagues
To take a lead on the development and delivery of training (formal and informal) and reflect on and evaluate training provided.
Independently take students on placements for clinical teaching and supervision, including exam placement.
Undertake supervision and complete appraisals for SLTs and Support Practitioners.
To contribute to the support of newly and recently graduated SLT Staff.
To support and take part in the induction and training of new staff to the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Member of RCSLT
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist experience as qualified SLT and leadership
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current approaches to assessment and intervention for CYP with social communication disorders
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience
- A sound knowledge of statutory legislation, national policies and procedures which affect service delivery and clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Leadership experience
- Demonstrates ability with conflict resolution
- Able to present and convey complex information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of educational and clinical issues/developments relating to children with ASD
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Member of RCSLT
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist experience as qualified SLT and leadership
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current approaches to assessment and intervention for CYP with social communication disorders
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience
- A sound knowledge of statutory legislation, national policies and procedures which affect service delivery and clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Leadership experience
- Demonstrates ability with conflict resolution
- Able to present and convey complex information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of educational and clinical issues/developments relating to children with ASD
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
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).
