Bank B7 Specialist Speech and Language therapist -INW

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community healthcare is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. The role involves delivering expert assessment and intervention for children with complex needs, including dysphagia and communication disorders. You will work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best care outcomes. This position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community, where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare services for children and young people.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Current membership of HCPC and RCSLT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex needs.
• Support parents and school staff in client management.
• Evaluate outcomes using specific assessment tools.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Intervention for Dysphagia

Communication Skills

Collaboration with MDT

Knowledge of SEND responsibilities

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current HCPC Registration

Further study in clinical field

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

About
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

CLCH is both the largest community healthcare organisation in London and the first in the capital to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.

Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Key details

Location
Site: QEII School, Address: Kennet Road, Town: London, Postcode: W9 3LG, Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Bank, Hours: Bank

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Other

Salary
Salary: £27.48 Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay, Salary period: Hourly, Grade: (Band 7)

Main area
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Job Overview
Job Purpose
This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail.

The role involves:

• Providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with complex needs, dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) and/or speech language and communication needs as relevant to the role.
• Supporting parents, school staff and other professionals in all issues related to client management.
• Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.

Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Having accountability for own professional actions and recognising own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• To assess, develop and implement Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapy provision for children with dysphagia and SLCN including additional specialist intervention and support to children with one or more specific clinical areas e.g. Complex Needs, ASD.
• To evaluate outcomes using formal and informal specific assessment tools as appropriate.
• To provide advice and support to others regarding the management and care of children and young people with dysphagia and SLCN.
• To adapt practice to meet individual client and families circumstances.
• To deliver a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapy service consisting of evaluation of interventions for complex and difficult cases such as tribunals as required.

Working for our organisation
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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To act in specialist lead role within the Education team in one or more clinical specialties, e.g., dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.
• To manage and prioritise a defined caseload/workload independently.
• To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports.
• To interpret clinical guidelines and adapt to local service needs on the basis of specialist clinical knowledge.
• To take delegated lead on the development of specific team objectives or projects in liaison with peers.
• To develop care protocols for specific clinical issues e.g. dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.

The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our Website

Applicant requirements

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification
Education
Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT.
• Further study in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).

Experience
Essential criteria

• Work with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties including those associated with complex needs.
• Experience of supporting children, 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, across settings.

Skills & knowledge
Essential criteria

• 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.

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Shanelle Green
Job title: Recruitment Business Partner
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02039378322