Advanced Speech & Language Therapist Complex Needs

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to serve as the Complex Needs Clinical Lead. The role involves managing specialist services for children with complex needs, training staff, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Recognition programs and awards

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist SLT services for complex needs.
• Must have a Dysphagia qualification.
• Ability to design therapy programs and supervise assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide SLT services for children with complex needs.
• Provide consultancy to therapy staff and deliver training.
• Maintain service quality and develop clinical governance.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Recognised Dysphagia qualification

Job description

The Speech and Language Therapy Team in Specialist Children's Services is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist.

Position Details

This is a permanent role. The successful applicant will serve as the Complex Needs Clinical Lead for Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy.

The post holder will benefit from close collaboration within the Speech and Language Therapy team and with multidisciplinary teams as part of a wider integrated Specialist Children's Service.

Applicants must have a recognised Dysphagia qualification and access to own transport.

Key Responsibilities

1. Independently manage and provide a highly specialist SLT service for children and young people with complex needs within the Harrogate locality of HDFT. The children are aged 0 to 19 years and attend special schools, mainstream schools, and nurseries in the area.
2. Provide consultancy and advisory services to SaLT therapy staff regarding complex needs and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
3. Deliver highly specialist training to other professionals related to communication.
4. Allocate clients, design therapy programmes, and provide clinical support and supervision to Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioners and SaLTs.
5. Establish and maintain the quality of the paediatric SLT service by working towards best practice and developing clinical governance alongside the Principal SLT.

Benefits

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust offers outstanding care to patients and staff, supporting staff through various benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture that encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work, with active Staff Networks identifying areas for improvement.
• Recognition programs including regular appraisals, Making a Difference awards, Team of the Month, and Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, and fast-track physiotherapy for employees.
• A range of staff benefits and schemes to support health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Wendy Brotherton
Job Title: Team Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]