Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Universal Therapies Service

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) for a part-time maternity cover post. The role focuses on universal early intervention for under-5s, with responsibilities across drop-in SLT sessions, the Advice Line, and training projects for the early years workforce.

The post is part-time and involves working with families, children, and professionals within a multidisciplinary team at HUTS, based in

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration to Practise.
• Evidence of CPD in specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5.
• Manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.
• Deliver training projects to the early years workforce on supporting children and parents/carers.
• Work with the 0-5 age group and include calls from parents of older children through the Advice Line.

Skills

Clinical skills

Early intervention

Training delivery

Parental engagement

Education

Diploma/Degree/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

RCST registration

HCPC registration

CPD in specialist area

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Universal Therapies Service

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) for this part-time, maternity cover post.

HUTS includes Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and supports children aged 0-19 years, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and the 0-5 age group. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in universal practice and project work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5. They will also manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.

The post holder will also deliver training projects to the early years workforce, about how to support children and parents/carers.

The role is predominantly working with the 0-5 age group, however the Advice Line includes calls from parents of older children.

We are looking for a therapist with an interest in early intervention, and working with parents/carers and professionals.

About us

HUTS forms part of the Haringey Children's Therapy Team: a large, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team based at Tynemouth Road Health Centre.

Job responsibilities

To provide an effective and efficient high quality speech and language therapyservice within the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS), supportingchildren, families and professionals through early intervention, advice, trainingand targeted intervention.

To assess, differentially diagnose, plan therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties and coach these approaches to parents/carers and professionals.

To work effectively with other disciplines and agencies (including education, social care and the voluntary sector) to promote early identification of needs and maximise the effectiveness of the universal and targeted pathways.

To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work includingmanagement of children and families accessing the service, in accordance withthe standards and guidelines of the Trust, Department, HCPC and the RoyalCollege of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

To be involved in clinical governance and service improvement by keeping up to-date with developments within speech and language therapy, earlyintervention and childrens services as well as the latest research and guidance.

To provide assessment, advice, intervention and support for children with speech, language and communication needs and their families, using sound clinical reasoning and a range of evidence-based approaches within community and early years settings.

To demonstrate clinical knowledge in the areas of speech, language andcommunication needs in early years, including those that may be associated with Autism

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice.
• Evidence of CPD in specialist area.

Skills and Abilities

• High level of clinical skills in the assessment and differential diagnosis of children under 5 who present with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area.
• Ability to devise and deliver training and to provide programmes of support to parents/carers taking into account cultural and linguistic backgrounds and disability.
• Fluent speaker in a community language.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with children under 5 presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
• Experience of planning and implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for children in early years, clinic or community settings.
• Experience training parents/carers and staff from other agencies in the identification and management of children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of early intervention approaches and workforce development models.

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.

Haringey Universal Therapies Service Clinical Lead

£45,953 to £54,254 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS