Speech & Language Therapist - Harrogate

RGH-Global Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate seeks a Speech & Language Therapist to conduct specialist assessments for autism and ADHD. This role offers hybrid working, with responsibilities including writing reports and supervising junior staff. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have experience with neurodevelopmental assessments. Competitive salary between £35,000 and £75,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments for individuals suspected of autism and/or ADHD.
• Write up assessment reports professionally and timely.
• Supervise and support junior staff members.

Skills

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in conducting diagnostic assessments

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in report writing

Education

Relevant qualifications in autism and/or ADHD

Job description

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

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £75,000 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 at least 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
• 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