Specialised Speech & Language Therapist

South West London And St George'S Mental Health Nhs Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

CPD opportunities

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Therapist (0.6 WTE) to join the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. The role involves co-facilitating ASD/ADHD assessments, providing SLT input, and contributing to clinical responsibilities within a supportive multidisciplinary service.

The successful applicant will work within CAMHS Neurodevelopmental services serving local families, with opportunities for CPD and career progression as

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant neurodevelopmental assessment training.
• Experience with children and young people and multi-disciplinary teams encouraged.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for ASD/ADHD.
• Co-facilitate assessments alongside experienced clinicians.
• Gather and integrate clinical information to support diagnosis.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for children, young people and families.
• Coordinate aspects of the assessment pathway and ensure timely progression.
• Engage in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time (0.6 WTE) Speech and Language Therapist to join our Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. The post holder will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The role will include co-facilitating assessments alongside experienced clinicians, providing Speech and Language Therapy input and undertaking appropriate clinical responsibilities within the team. The successful candidate will be supported to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in neurodevelopmental assessment, including opportunities to develop greater autonomy and lead aspects of the assessment process as their experience grows. Clinical supervision and line management will be provided by the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist or Clinical Psychologist within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.

Main duties of the job

CAMHS Neurodevelopmental service supports children, young people and their families with neurodevelopmental presentations. Our MDT service is made up of disciplines including Psychiatry, Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Positive Behaviour Support. The service offers assessments and pre/post diagnosis interventions for children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASD and ADHD) including formulation and diagnosis where appropriate, as well as recommendations and signposting to our other services provided by partner organisations and services. CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team serves the population of Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond. We value inclusivity in our service and are actively working in partnership with community organisations and families/carers to reach young people who find 'traditional' routes of neurodevelopmental services not accessible to them. We recognise the importance of staff development and career progression and there are Trust wide CPD opportunities available (e.g., ADOS, 3Di). We encourage applications from applicants from diverse backgrounds.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), working alongside experienced clinicians within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake and co-facilitate assessments within their scope of practice, contributing Speech and Language Therapy expertise to the wider diagnostic process.
• Gather, review and integrate relevant clinical information to support assessment, formulation and diagnostic decision-making within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate, evidence-based recommendations following assessment, ensuring these are responsive to the individual needs of children, young people and their families.
• Coordinate and manage allocated aspects of the assessment pathway for children, young people and families on their caseload, ensuring effective communication and timely progression through the service.
• Work in accordance with an agreed job plan, including expected levels of clinical activity and throughput.
• Identify, assess and manage clinical risk appropriately, in line with team, Directorate and Trust policies and procedures, escalating concerns where required.
• Work in accordance with relevant professional, clinical and ethical standards, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, record keeping and confidentiality.
• Use appropriate screening, assessment and outcome measures to inform clinical decision-making, contribute to service evaluation and support continuous improvement.
• Actively seek and respond to feedback from children, young people and families to support a positive experience of the assessment pathway.
• Engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development, with support to broaden their knowledge and skills in neurodevelopmental assessment and progressively take greater responsibility within the assessment process.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Training relevant to neurodevelopmental assessment

Desirable

• Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach
• Formal training in assessment tools for autism (e.g., 3DI, ADOS, ADI-R)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of inter-agency workingExperience of safeguarding and Child Protection
• Relevant experience of neurodevelopmental assessments

Desirable

• Experience of leading case reviews
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).