Preschool SLT: Autism Focus, Band 5/6

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Preschool Complex Needs Team in the Chichester locality. The post supports children with complex needs, especially autism, within a child development centre and preschool settings.

A Band 5 development position on a two-year fixed-term contract or a permanent Band 6 role is available. You will manage your own caseload, deliver assessment, therapy, advice and training, and work closely with the

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool children with complex needs, especially autism.
• Band 5 or 6 experience in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with health and early years staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of preschool children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.
• Provide assessment, therapy, advice and training as required.
• Collaborate with the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and other professionals.

Skills

Preschool experience

Autism knowledge

Caseload management

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Preschool Complex Needs Team in the Chichester locality. The post supports children with complex needs, especially autism, within a child development centre and preschool settings.

A Band 5 development position on a two-year fixed-term contract or a permanent Band 6 role is available. You will manage your own caseload, deliver assessment, therapy, advice and training, and work closely with the