Pediatric SLT: Autism & Neurodevelopment Specialist

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary Neurodevelopmental pathway. You will assess, diagnose and treat children with SEND, focusing on Autism, working across community settings, schools, clinics and homes.

The role includes supervision of juniors and students, with opportunities for virtual assessments. You will hold HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, and bring a strong track record of CPD in ASD,

Qualifications

• First degree level qualification plus post graduate qualification relevant in SLT
• HCPC license to practice
• Full Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialist area, e.g. ASD, ADHD, dysphagia, fluency, DLD

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Deliver therapy to individuals and groups in accordance with agreed care pathways and service standards.
• Manage a complex caseload and make autonomous clinical decisions within professional scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using electronic patient record systems.
• Prepare detailed reports containing sensitive and complex clinical information.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, schools, families and partner agencies.
• Supervise and support junior therapists, assistants and students.
• Deliver specialist training and advice to colleagues and other professionals.
• Support service evaluation, clinical audit, governance and pathway development activities.
• Maintain professional registration, continuing professional development and evidence-based practice in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

First degree in SLT

Postgraduate qualification in SLT

HCPC license to practice

RCSLT membership

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary Neurodevelopmental pathway. You will assess, diagnose and treat children with SEND, focusing on Autism, working across community settings, schools, clinics and homes.

The role includes supervision of juniors and students, with opportunities for virtual assessments. You will hold HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, and bring a strong track record of CPD in ASD,