Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on supporting young people with communication needs, conducting assessments, and training staff to foster a communication-friendly environment. The position offers an opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to the well-being of children and young people in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to work autonomously within Trust policies.
• Skills in training and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people's communication abilities.
• Train workforce and provide advice within multi-agency teams.
• Develop and evaluate individual treatment programs.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Training

Autonomy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join to apply for the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

This role involves acting as a specialist clinician for the Calderdale Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce, supporting the wider team with communication and engagement of young people accessing the provision. Responsibilities include assessing young people's communication abilities, training the workforce, auditing and fostering a communication-friendly environment, and advising parents and carers regarding speech, language, and communication within social, emotional, and mental health contexts. The role requires working autonomously within Trust policies, maintaining accurate records, and managing a specialist caseload.

Further duties include performing specialist assessments and treatments for children and young people, facilitating understanding and participation of parents, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, developing and evaluating individual treatment programs, supporting transition back into educational settings, and training staff across various roles. The role also involves providing advice within the wider multi-agency team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists