Speech and Language Therapist

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves providing assessments and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support children and young people with complex needs. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience in similar settings. Applicants should apply promptly, as all candidates will be informed via email regarding their application status.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Ability to conduct multidisciplinary assessments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments for children and young people.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support communication needs.
• Support service development and process improvements.

Skills

Speech and language assessment

Team collaboration

Consultation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Liverpool Enhanced Support Team (EST) and Youth Justice CAMHS are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service. The role is part‑funded by Liverpool Youth Justice Service.

The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people who have complex needs and present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. These individuals often have severe, persistent difficulties in multiple domains and are typically involved in multiple services. The Service is integrated with Social Care, Youth Justice and Community CAMHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality speech, language and communication assessments to inform the multidisciplinary assessment.
• Work with other professionals to plan and deliver multidisciplinary assessments to support speech, language and communication needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary formulation meetings.
• Support the consultation and triage of new referrals into the service.
• Support service development of assessment processes and practice.
• Provide advice and signposting to parents and other professionals at any stage of the assessment process.
• Be available for advice, support and teaching of other therapists and external services.

Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. All candidates will be notified via email whether or not they have been shortlisted.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. All appointments will be made on merit.

For assistance during the application stages contact the recruiting manager at [email protected] or call 0151 282 4599.