Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Harrogate

RGH-Global Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine etablierte Praxis sucht einen engagierten Sprach- und Sprachtherapeuten, um wertvolle Bewertungen für Kinder und Erwachsene durchzuführen. Diese spannende Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem hybriden Arbeitsumfeld zu arbeiten, während Sie umfassende diagnostische Bewertungen im Rahmen des NHS durchführen. Sie werden Teil eines multidisziplinären Teams, das sich der Bereitstellung hochwertiger psychologischer Betreuung widmet. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an der Unterstützung von Kindern mit neurodevelopmentalen Störungen interessiert sind und über die erforderlichen Qualifikationen verfügen, ist diese Position ideal für Sie, um einen bedeutenden Unterschied im Leben der Menschen zu machen.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Durchführung diagnostischer Bewertungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen.
• Kenntnisse über geeignete Bewertungsinstrumente für Autismus und ADHS.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung umfassender Spezialbewertungen einschließlich diagnostischer Bewertungen.
• Verfassen von Bewertungsberichten und Bereitstellung geeigneter Empfehlungen.

Skills

Diagnostische Bewertungen

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Multidisziplinäre Teamarbeit

Berichtswesen

Kenntnis der DSM-5 Kriterien

Education

HCPC registrierter Sprach- und Sprachtherapeut

Zusätzliche Qualifikationen in relevanten Bereichen

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Harrogate

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Hybrid 1-2 days minimum)

Role: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full Time (part-time considered)

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland.

They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on NHS contracts.

The Role:

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid or remote role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but you must be able to travel to the office 1-2 times per week.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/ or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.

The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist,

Must be eligible to work in UK.

Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people

Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD

Knowledge of differential diagnosis

Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in report writing and record keeping

Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/ or ADHD

Clinical Supervision integral to the role