Co-ordinator of School-Age Service and External Contracts

To provide leadership to the Mainstream School-age Service and coordinate external contracts in Bexley ensuring continued clinical service development. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in clinical specialism underpinned by current evidence-based practice. To contribute to the strategic Bexley Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Service plan, working with the Service Manager/Operational Manager and coordinating with senior and team leads. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team for assessment, care, and provision, planning and implementation.

To work in partnership with parents /carers and education staff, to support them to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence with regard to developing independence and management of the childs/young persons communication skills. To take a lead on the development of projects relating to services to mainstream school-age provision ensuring that these support national policies and priorities and the priorities of the organisation.

To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT professional, national and local clinical guidelines. To provide second opinions/advice to non-specialists and other specialists/ professionals within clinical field. To provide highly specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of children and young people with communication difficulties. To demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and their application to professional practice.

To demonstrate advanced skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload and workload management of self and others. To maintain knowledge of statutory requirements for the delivery of care, including but not restricted to Safeguarding; SEND and Education Health Care Plans;
Consent and Capacity.