Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Littlehampton is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to lead the reintroduction of therapy support at a specialist school. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and significant paediatric experience. They will provide highly specialist care plans, manage a caseload, and support children with speech, language, and communication delays. Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Wide ranging paediatric SLT experience, with significant experience as a Specialist SLT (band 6 or above).
• Assessment, diagnosis and independent management of a wide range of paediatric caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and management to children within designated caseloads.
• Lead the reintroduction of speech and language therapy support into the school.
• Develop innovative practices, projects and therapy packages.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of assessments and therapy techniques

In-depth knowledge of speech, language and communication difficulties

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Competent IT skills

Highly developed auditory skills for assessing speech and language

Education

Degree / Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

Master’s level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Based at a Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) Special School in Littlehampton, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 7 to lead the reintroduction of speech and language therapy support into the school. The role has a high clinical component and requires excellent clinical skills with experience in Autism, SEMH and leadership. Some previous experience of supervision and management would be an advantage. There is a strong and supportive Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy network in the locality and across the wider Trust.

Responsibilities

• To provide assessment, diagnosis and management to children within the designated caseloads, providing highly specialist care plans.
• To provide advice to other professionals and parents in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in the specialist area.
• To organise caseloads within the scope of the highly specialist post, advising the Team Lead of shortfalls and difficulties as they arise.
• To negotiate with parents, carers and others in the Multi-Disciplinary team around individual case management, demonstrating compassion and empathy alongside well developed negotiation skills and management of conflict.
• To be responsible for administration and record keeping conforming to Departmental and Trust regulations concerning the format and security of patient records and the Data Protection Act.
• To be aware of, and adhere to, legal requirements relating to the provision of a Speech and Language Therapy Service and procedures relating to Child Protection.
• To recognise own professional boundaries and seek advice and support as appropriate.
• To lead in the development of innovative practices, projects and therapy packages in the specialist area in collaboration with the SLT management team.
• To participate in the development of Team and Service clinical policies and plans as directed by the SLT management team.
• To provide timely and accurate statistics as required by the Department.
• To provide appropriate and timely reports and other client related correspondence, according to service standards and requirements of other agencies.
• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• A master’s level qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills demonstrated through wide range of paediatric experience and training

Experience

• Wide ranging paediatric SLT experience, with significant experience as a Specialist SLT (normally band 6 or above)
• Assessment, diagnosis and independent management of a wide range of paediatric caseload
• Clinical supervision of students, support staff and assistants

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of assessments and therapy techniques and of different models and frameworks of working
• In-depth knowledge of issues relating to differential diagnosis and aetiology in a range of speech, language and communication difficulties
• Working knowledge of government policies, including Education systems, National Curriculum and National Service Framework for Children
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Highly developed auditory skills for assessing speech and language
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check.

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UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Additional information

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Employer details

Employer: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Work location: Cornfield School, Littlehampton, BN17 6HY