Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neurodisability AAC

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's hospital in the UK is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their Augmentative Communication Service. This role involves assessing and providing training on AAC systems for children with complex medical conditions. Candidates must have significant experience with AAC and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. The hospital values diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a supportive environment for all staff members. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, including those requiring sponsorship.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• High level of experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Established knowledge of communication difficulties in children with complex disabilities.
• Experience working with community Speech and Language Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Join the Augmentative Communication Service team to assess and provide training.
• Act as an advisor to health and education professionals regarding clinical specialties.
• Engage in personal and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Assessment and management of communication aids

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to work within the Speech and Language Therapy Service and Neurodisability Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The pan-Trust Speech and Language Therapy Service delivers specialist level services to children and young people with complex medical conditions, working in partnership with local providers and families. This post offers the opportunity to be part of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS). This will involve assessment, advice, training and provision of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) powered systems to children and young people.

You will join a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team with a broad range of specialist skills that delivers tertiary level care to children with complex medical conditions. A high level of experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is essential for this post., You will have broad experience of assessment and management of AAC (both paper based and powered communication aids) You will have an established knowledge of the communication difficulties of children with a range of complex disabilities. You will act as an advisor to community Speech and Language Therapists and other health and education professionals in areas related to the clinical specialties of the post.

We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development and ensure we provide opportunities for you to extend your skills and participate in high quality training and development programs.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service has a Professional Lead. We work jointly with our AHP colleagues to support Research, Education, Quality Assurance, Outcomes and Workforce agendas and are embedding Leadership and Clinical Academic pathways and Apprenticeships. We are strongly committed to engaging with others to improve diversity and inclusivity for the benefit of our staff, patients and families.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.