Job summary
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for:
Providing a specialist service to children attending special schools with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum
To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT Education service (ARP/special schools).
To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
Main duties of the job
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To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children's communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings.
To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within clearly defined care plan.
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures relevant to the field, in particular in the field(s) of specialisation.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Flexible working options
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan.
To provide advice to communication partners (e.g. teachers, support staff) and other professionals teachers regarding the management and support of children with a wide range of communication difficulties, as well as for children with specific conditions appropriate to field(s) of specialisation, to facilitate their language, social, educational and emotional development.
To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions involved in the care of the child and family.
To contribute to assessment and review procedures under the Education Act and the Code of Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan.
To provide advice to communication partners (e.g. teachers, support staff) and other professionals teachers regarding the management and support of children with a wide range of communication difficulties, as well as for children with specific conditions appropriate to field(s) of specialisation, to facilitate their language, social, educational and emotional development.
To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions involved in the care of the child and family.
To contribute to assessment and review procedures under the Education Act and the Code of Practice.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
- Experience Training others
Desirable
- Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
- Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
- Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
- Experience Training others
Desirable
- Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
- Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
- Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
